i’ve had this book, like forever, but it’s a good one. sometimes when you move you find all kinds of treasures and this was one i dug up, a great book called garden house, bringing the outdoors in, by bonnie trust dahan. and although it may be out of print, you can find used copies of it on amazon for as low as 38¢ (copyright 1999, folks!). i kid you not! i’m... 
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via garden rooms. i’m pretty darn excited about having a garden in the new house, and not just because i plan to grow some edibles — i do, but i plan to dine out there and eat them, too! i love the idea of an old picnic bench or farm table, with some mismatched cafe chairs tucked up around it. dining al fresco just makes everything taste so much fresher and better,... 
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congratulations are in order to linsday brackeen of the blog by the same name! lindsay’s won the angela’s garden adorable gardening ensemble giveaway– a waist apron, sunhat, gardening gloves and tote. thanks so much to everyone for entering! makes me want to get out in the garden as soon as spring really shows up here in san francisco. i feel it in the air.... 
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well, is it? are there any authorities on seasonal paper white bulbs out there? because if it’s not too late, i really want these, from kim ludy’s vintage etsy shop trampoline. aren’t they just so sweet, and yet clean and unfussy? i’m not big on house plants, but i could wrap my head around growing some bulbs in these lovely vintage containers and vases.... 
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if you’re old enough, or have seen the reruns, perhaps you remember that tv show green acres. she wanted the glamorous life in nyc, he wanted to live on the farm. can you have it both ways? oh, i think so! okay, i’m kinda gushing here. because i grew these tiny, tasty treasures on my balcony. in the middle of the city. i did. i swear. and i ate them, too. ha!... 
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