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A Brave New Garden, Week 13

by Reid Horton July 8, 2011

And well, we are fully into the 4th month of my gardening sojourn, and well, harvest is just around the corner! As you will see below, we had to make some adjustments to the ever-growing tomato scene, as they were just about to take over the rest of the plants in the garden. So, we [...]

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The Shape of Tomato To Come – A Brave New Garden Mid Week Update

by Reid Horton July 7, 2011

While I will be updating the blog tomorrow with a full garden update, I couldn’t wait to share a picture of the ever-expanding Cherry Tomato plant. I had to bring in some new stakes into the ground near the plant, as it was nearly tipping itself over, which you can see in the image below. [...]

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A Brave New Garden, Week Twelve

by Reid Horton June 28, 2011

Today’s episode of A Brave New Garden is brought to you by the word, Tomato! In all seriousness, the cherry tomato plant is thriving, and my heirloom’s are coming along quite nicely, which should be ready for a harvest in a week or two. So, in honor of the thriving tomatoes, here are some pictures [...]

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My Morning Jacket Attacks Los Angeles

by Reid Horton June 24, 2011

Well, not really, attacked per say, but they did tear the house down. My Morning Jacket came through Los Angeles on Wednesday on their tour, supporting their fantastic new album, “Circuital”. Because they would be appearing at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood, we decide to head up early and get a bite to eat at [...]

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A Lunch for My Father

by Reid Horton June 20, 2011

While I am thankful for my father everyday, this weekend, the whole world celebrates our dads, and you know me, I didnt want to be left out. So, with some help from the Old Towne Orange Artisans and Farmers Market and a deep-fry spatula that came on a boat to America with my family in [...]

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A Brave New Garden, Week Eleven

by Reid Horton June 14, 2011

Well, the day has finally come: The Red’s have arrived! And no, not the British, but the cherry tomatoes, who have started to show some of their fantastic red skins. We picked the first cucumber, which was, well, enormous. Good showing. One down, a whole plant to go. I’ve helped out a few friends with [...]

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A Brave New Garden, Week Ten

by Reid Horton June 10, 2011

Wow. Ok, waaaay too long between posts. And, well, since I run this blog, I’ll take the blame for that. But, to make up for the lack of posts, the abundance of veggies is really welcome sign to a first time gardener. The Harvest should be happening soon, and so we planted the second batch [...]

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We Have A Champion!

by Reid Horton June 2, 2011

Well, Champion Tomato that is… The first real sign of life from Andrew’s Burgeoning Garden is the Champion Tomato, who is coming along quite nicely, thanks in part to the new wire cage we put in place last weekend. Along with the peppers and the chile’s, Andrew and I decided that we should be bottling [...]

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A Brave New Garden, Week Nine

by Reid Horton May 24, 2011

So, at almost 2 and a half months into the Brave New Garden, we are about ready to add some more compost and get ready for the harvest. I will be doing a clean up this weekend, so you may notice some small scraggles around the plants, but those will be dealt with swiftly. Also, [...]

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Expanding Gardens and Birthday Parties

by Reid Horton May 23, 2011

As you may, or may not know, I have expanded my interest in gardening to other gardens besides my own. This past weekend, Andrew and I expanded on his blossoming garden. (you can see the first steps here) We added some Thai Basil, Sweet Mint, Habenero Peppers, Ancho/Poblano Peppers (with the belle’s, we are going [...]

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