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Since waving goodbye to my 40s more than a few years ago, kneeling, squatting and working in the garden are getting harder with each passing season. Stools and new tools are on my supply list for next year, but how will I know which are best?
I pity you, novice vegetable gardener, eyes glazing over as the reality of myriad baffling seed choices crashes headlong into your dreams of a bountiful first vegetable garden. My letter of advice to a friend might help YOU focus on a vision of a satisfying first vegetable garden.
OK, I've stressed over this long enough..... there is so much discussion on fabric selections, that I feel like I'm more of a beginner now than I did when I first started!
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Today in history: February 9
1739: The traditional birthdate (according to the Quaker calendar) of William Bartram, botanist and son of John Bartram, born at Kingsessing, Pennsylvania. He would explore the southeastern U.S. and advise the first generation of naturalists exploring the new territories of the U.S.
1870: The U.S. Weather Bureau was established by a joint resolution of Congress that authorized collecting weather reports and issuing warnings for the benefit of commerce and agriculture.
2004: The Garden Bookworm was introduced, giving Dave's Garden members an easy way to share reviews of their favorite gardening books, and find new books to add to their personal collections.
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