The latest from Jamie Foley’s chaotic mind on books, gardening, games, and life on planet Earth (and elsewhere).
I harvested my first crop of sweet onions today, and boy was it satisfying! I planted in fall 2013 and harvested late in spring 2014. First and foremost, I learned that onions need loose soil to grow large bulbs. I'd planted straight into the ground and mixed in some compost with the native soil, but [...]
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I'm a sucker for city-building games like Civilization. My hubby Keanan recently found and gifted me copy of the new game, Banished. Big mistake. This game is just as time-warping as Civ, but it's harder, much more diverse, and in my opinion, much more fun. But now that I'm less than two months away from [...]
Hugelkultur, or hugel beds, are an old German gardening method. The basic concept is very simple: bury wood in the ground, then cover it with earth. As the wood rots over the course of time, it will create a spongy, water-retaining, nutrient-filled interior. You plant directly on top and on the sides of the hugel [...]
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"Character Design - Sheila" by Sayara-S My favorite aspect of any story are almost always its characters. I might not always remember their names, but I can recall the personality, attitude, and quirks of characters from movies I haven't watched since childhood... and I can't even remember where I left my water bottle. [...]