Category Archives: writing

Hats Off to the Farmers

Posted on June 16, 2011 by nadinefeldman

Heat. Summer hasn’t yet begun, and yet already I feel the cabin fever that normally doesn’t hit until August. I keep checking the weather forecast in hopes of seeing rain chances, but so far nothing but sun and 100-degree temperatures. … Continue reading →

Posted in gardening, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New Room to Grow

Posted on April 9, 2011 by nadinefeldman

In April, the hard work of February and March starts to pay off in the garden. After planting, fertilizing, and mulching, my biggest challenge now is to ensure that plants are staked and trellised where necessary. Everything is growing, blooming, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in gardening, writing | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in gardening, writing | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment