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Comment on ReConsumerEyes – Seed Starting by Crispina

Crispina — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:30:46 +0000

hey thanks for the info Caitlin and Shari! Caitlin, is there a retail outlet in Canaan? Shari, lets make a garden plan for Maple Lodge!

Comment on ReConsumerEyes – Seed Starting by Shari Trnka

Shari Trnka — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:16:53 +0000

Some other ideas for seed starting: Cardboard toliet paper rolls. of course these have no bottoms but if you pack them into a nursery flat that will hold in the soil. I moisten my seed starting mix before I pack it in as well, you loose less out the bottoms. These can be planted directly, no need to remove the tube when planting out, they will decompose in time to not inhibit root development.
egg shell halves are another option which additionally add minerals to your soil.
Waxed paper milk or juice cartons (not the foil lined tetrapaks), cut down and drainage holes punctured in the bottom, are great for plants like tomatoes where you will grow them out larger before they get transplanted. I’ve used them for squash seedlings as well, being careful to plant out the squash before the roots are inhibited by the container size. Squash doesn’t really like their roots disturbed and getting pot-bound will inhibit the ultimate size of the plant.
I love starting seeds! It’s a powerful way to celebrate potential and possibility.

Comment on ReConsumerEyes – Seed Starting by Caitlin Hotaling

Caitlin Hotaling — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:02:15 +0000

P.S. Cowpots are fairly local, Canaan, CT is the maker and inventor, pretty cool!

Comment on Freak of the Week – Liz Olney by christina

christina — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:17:26 +0000

wow crispina … great job with this “freak of the week” you have captured lizbeth perfectly. we sure do love her!!!

Comment on Freak of the Week – Liz Olney by Sally SHepard

Sally SHepard — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:12:28 +0000

I believe it was Liz who was at the Crispina Christmas Fair. I bought an adorable star necklace and a star pin…. made from leather with the crystal center. I can’t tell you how many compliments I have received…so thanks, Liz!

Comment on Freak of the Week – Liz Olney by Charlotte Besaw

Charlotte Besaw — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:32:49 +0000

Nice! The bracelets are beautiful, and she sounds like someone I’d like to meet! This is a great thing you’re doing, Crispina….now I’ve got to go back and read the other ones!

Comment on Freak of the Week – Liz Olney by robin

robin — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:31:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing these happy rainbows on a grey dreary day — love this work!

Comment on Meet, Karl Saliter – Freak of the Week by Karl Saliter

Karl Saliter — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:06:58 +0000

Thanks, Michelle and Margaret! It is good to find feedback from you here: we had a fun day doing the interview, and I’m glad you read it. Cheers.

Comment on Meet, Karl Saliter – Freak of the Week by Johnny Fox

Johnny Fox — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:51:28 +0000

Thanks for acknowledging one of my favorite Freaks as well. Karl is an amazing Man with a wonderful Heart, who really walks the Walk
Keep on sharing your Love, Brother. We Love You

Comment on Meet, Karl Saliter – Freak of the Week by misc margaret

misc margaret — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:44:24 +0000

Thanks for sharing Karl & Crispina. You give inspiration.