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Hatsy ready to do its job

November 24, 2012
By Susan Main
Here's another version of the Easy Knit Hat Pattern.

It’s getting cold here in Vancouver and there is lots of snow on the mountains. A warm wooly toque keeps out the chill.

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Roast when the weather cools

October 26, 2012
By Susan Main
Fresh tomatos and garlic in olive oil ready for the oven

Tomato and garlic with olive oil is a good thing to roast at this time of year. In October I find it hard to adjust to the temperature outside. I feel a bit sad to accept the fact that I am greeted by a chill when I open my door. It’s too cold for...

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Offline for a couple of days

September 18, 2012
By Susan Main
My son's version of Van Gogh's Starry Night

Thanks to my Dad, I found out in time. My URL had expired and I had to update my godaddy account. My Dad is really good like that. Go Daddy!

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Still summer at the Roundel Cafe

August 26, 2012
By Susan Main
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The Roundel was a great find, at 2465 East Hastings. In fact, I recommend it to you, dear reader, should you find yourself in the neighbourhood seeking breakfast.

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Zucchini facts of life

July 19, 2012
By Susan Main
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Sometimes zucchinis need a little extra help. I found a YouTube video in which a farmer shows a batch of zukes that are flaccid and moldy. Why are they like that? It's from lack of germination.

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Cat grass sprouts first

April 21, 2012
By Susan Main
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They appeared yesterday – the first shoots out of the dirt.

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Starting my urban garden indoors

April 15, 2012
By Susan Main
The Kentucky Wonder Bean - phaseolus vulgaris. This  "pole variety produces heavily" beans that are "extraordinarily long and have a distinctive flavour

An area near my home will soon be ablaze with these lovely Rudbeckia flowers a.k.a. "Black Eyed Susan" - now that my indoor planting is done.

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