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The weather is crazy!

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de Moffarts Eugène commented on Reverend Claudia Barber's photo 'Garden+ 112'

OUaaw!!! so beautifull

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Looking for a little nitrogen? Let your dog pee on your plants!

Okay, maybe that's pushing it, but dog (and human) urine has tons of nitrogen in it. Actually, many years ago (and it still might be happening now, but I haven't asked), farmers used to pee on their gardens...well, they collected the urine, water...

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Reverend Claudia Barber added a photo to the album 'My Family'

Mama Dusty

This is a picture of Miss Dusty Beaker with her eggs. She finally ended up with five eggs. Although they were not fertilized, she still was a good mama bird.

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Where do you live and garden?: Dearborn Heights, MI

How long have you been growing food?: 4-10 years

Dream garden travel destination:: England

Favorite foods:: Grape tomatoes, homegrown broccoli, cucumbers, winter squash, veggies -- YUM!!

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The weather is crazy!

I have tons of veggies in my garden, unfortunately the weather hasn't been cooperating. It just hasn't been as warm as it usually is up here in Michigan. My tomatoes and peppers aren't very happy, nor am I. I have several different types of tomatoes and peppers and they are growing slowly, if at all. :-(

I have gotten a few tomatoes and some small peppers, but my Pablano peppers are barely growing. On the other hand, my broccoli, cauliflower, and winter squash are doing quite well. I have lots… Continue

Posted on August 5, 2009 at 5:59am —

The Crazy Gardener!!

I have been spending all the time I can in my garden. I bought tons of veggies this year and, as usual, lots of flowers. I am also creating a new garden bed in an area that was formerly all weeds. It won't be ready to plant until this fall or next spring, but I am already making plans. I hope everyone has a great Fourth of July holiday and don't forget to keep your hands dirty and your mind clean!

Rev. Claudia

Posted on July 5, 2009 at 6:50am — 1 Comment

Looking for a little nitrogen? Let your dog pee on your plants!

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Finally feeling good again!!

I finally feel better today. My voice is still a bit raspy, but at least it can be heard. Now I can yell at the dogs again! (just kidding, two of my dogs are partially or completely deaf so they don't hear me even if I tried to yell :)

I'm doing some work inside today because tomorrow and for the weekend, I'm outside from dawn to dusk. I even take my lunch outside and eat while sitting on the swing. Ahhhh, I LOVE being outside. I'm going… Continue

Posted on April 22, 2009 at 11:09am — 2 Comments

Getting started

I have spent the last few days at home in bed. But I did plant some sunflower seeds (I took them from my bird's seed -- she didn't eat them, so I planted them). I have several baby sunflowers so now I need to repot them and get them more sun. I have tons of seeds to start and as soon as I can get back to feeling better, I'm gonna go crazy. I have tons to do and am running out of springtime to do them in. :)

Rev. Barber

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At 7:06am on June 13, 2009, TAR HEEL said…: Good morning Pastor, It's good to hear from you again. I understand about being outside, and being busy. Just thought I would touch base. Hope you and yours(Bentley and the rest) are doing ok. have a good one.

At 7:18am on June 12, 2009, TAR HEEL said…: hello?

At 7:40am on May 3, 2009, TAR HEEL said…: ....just thought I'd give you a holler(southspeak)....hands dirty?

At 5:53pm on May 2, 2009, TAR HEEL said…: ***EARTH TO CLAUDIA!!***EARTH TO CLAUDIA*DO YOU READ ME***

At 6:48pm on April 28, 2009, TAR HEEL said…: BENTLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hey Rev.

At 5:02pm on April 25, 2009, TAR HEEL said…: WHERE's BENTLEY??? you better watch the old-man Rev! Are you back to FULL POWER? hope so.

At 8:53am on April 22, 2009, TAR HEEL said…: Rev....hope the Lord gave you a little sunshine today. ED

At 1:10pm on April 21, 2009, Michelle W. Flannery said…: Hi Claudia. I had to respond to your comment about senior pets. As it so happens, that's one of the things I do. I cam to it inadvertently. My first husband and I rescued dogs from death row. When I married my second husband, who also had dogs, our pack grew, and we have rescued a couple more. As they have aged and grown ill, I have run a kind of hospice for dogs, loving them through their leaving. Currently I am caring for Popey, my parents' Boston Terrier, aged 12. He isn't ready to check out yet, but suffers from Cushings and lost the use of his legs last year. He requires a lot of care. But I do not mind the work, and he brings me great joy, as do our other 9 dogs. Best of luck to you in this endevour. It requires a large, compassionate heart.

At 8:24am on April 21, 2009, TAR HEEL said…: HANG IN THERE REV!!!!....you'll be ok. I had a beagle named Shotgun. ED

At 6:27am on April 20, 2009, TAR HEEL said…: Good morning, a nice " steamy" shower sometimes helps break up the congestion.....you'll be ok. hang in there. ED

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