It is the dead of winter, but i'm celebrating the fact that my first spring bulbs are already up and about to bloom! Too add to that delight, two new gardening catalogues have already come to the house. Mina and i need some "catalogue time" to get circling our favourites and dreaming of the summer's garden. I used to do this with my Dad!
On that note, my sister-in-law Heather gave me a great book recommendation that i thought i would share with you:
You Grow Girl by Toronto-based Gayla Trail. I think that this book is a great overview for anyone getting started with gardening. There are some smart tips, creative ideas, etc. It is even available through the King County Library system! I can't wait to try her Peppermint Foot Scrub!
Worms Eat My Garbage by Mary Appelhof. We are going to be spending part of our Saturday setting up a worm bin at home and at the school. This should be quite the interesting activity! We've been thinking about a worm bin for about the last five years. Most recently, we met a guy with a cool display at the Burke Museum's Bug Day in September. He made it sound easy, rewarding and fun. I'll keep you posted on that fact...
The guy from Seattle Tilth gave Mina this cool tattoo! It says compost and has worms on it.
A while ago, i was talking to someone about the creative outlet of gardening. They asked me if gardening was a poem or a painting. I had to say both. What do you think?
van Gogh Girls.
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