Monthly Archives: March 2011

Empty Spaces

Posted on March 29, 2011 by nadinefeldman

This essay was written in late Spring 2010. *** This morning I harvested the remainder of my leeks, right next to where I pulled out the broccoli which had lost its battle with cabbage worms. It has left a gaping … Continue reading →

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Needy

Posted on March 25, 2011 by nadinefeldman

“How’s the garden today?” my husband Henry asked. “Needy,” I grumbled. “Everyone wants something today.” I should tell you that I speak of my plants as though they are people. To anyone who looks at me as though I have … Continue reading →

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Giddy Joy in Winter

Posted on March 22, 2011 by nadinefeldman

The next several posts come from words already written in this past year, my first year in the garden. This one was written a few months ago. —– I watch the weather forecast as temperatures continue to zigzag up and … Continue reading →

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Buds, Blooms, and Other Garden Treats

Posted on March 18, 2011 by nadinefeldman

It’s hard to believe that just a month ago, Houston had fallen into the deep freeze. I was in Switzerland when it happened, helpless to do anything about my poor plants. Yes, I had checked the weather report before we … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Rain

Posted on March 14, 2011 by nadinefeldman

I’m listening to the sound of distant thunder as the rain pelts the garden. I remember a time when I didn’t like rain because it inconvenience me. These days, though, with my veggies depending on it, I welcome a pleasant … Continue reading →

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Remembering Where We Came From

Posted on March 10, 2011 by nadinefeldman

Whenever I add a new bed to the garden, I get overwhelmed. There’s dirt to get, first of all. I am a rare breed–a Texan without a pickup, but who could really use one. I take my make-believe truck, also … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Art of the Garden

Posted on March 6, 2011 by nadinefeldman

What is the Art of the Garden? Simply put, through the act of gardening, we can expand the creative in the rest of our lives. As gardeners, through the acts of digging, weeding, fertilizing, et al., we discover aspects of … Continue reading →

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