Tag Archives: gardening

Suburban Garden: Eggplant and Kale

Posted on July 18, 2011 by KristiV

Across several states in the central and southwestern US, this has been one of the hottest, driest years on record, with no sign of improvement any time soon. South Texas is no exception to this trend, and I don’t venture … Continue reading →

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Suburban Garden: Inflatable Rattlesnake

Posted on June 14, 2011 by KristiV

It’s as hot as a defective MacBook battery here, and about as pleasant as residing in a camel’s rectum. Not that I have ever lived in a camel’s rectum, but I imagine that it’s pretty fetid and sweltering. And windy … Continue reading →

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The Shape of Springs to Come

Posted on April 24, 2011 by KristiV

Dominating the news, at least at the state level, are the multiple large wildfires burning across much of Texas. We’ve had a few small grass fires within the city limits, but the majority of the wildfires are located on remote … Continue reading →

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Not Conforming: The Home and Garden Edition

Posted on March 4, 2011 by KristiV

Ever have one of those days in which you feel that you don’t fit in with your current local culture? I have those days a lot lately, and I need to download a small rant. Feel free to join in, … Continue reading →

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