Author Archives: KelliB

#18 Google Earth (I use MSFT’s Virtual Earth3D)

Posted on April 23, 2009 by KelliB

I love and hate MSFT Virtual Earth. It is wonderful to get to see where you’re going before you get there, and I had a blast going through my deceased grandparents’ old postcards from their trips they took as a young … Continue reading →

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web-based applications

Posted on April 22, 2009 by KelliB

I do think it’s funny that people think the web-based applications are "Free"…who is writing them if no one is paying a programmer? And since you HAVE to have a google account to use google docs, don’t you think maybe … Continue reading →

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Talking about HGTV Dream Home Giveaway Sweepstakes

Posted on April 17, 2009 by KelliB

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First crochet hook

Posted on April 3, 2009 by KelliB

I bought my first crochet hook (3.00 mm) and skein of yarn today (dalegarn "Baby Ull" machine washable wool, 50 g color 3718) from "Pinch Knitter" in Stanwood. Travel there if you can- it’s a small shop (2 rooms, one with … Continue reading →

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Ground Cherries

Posted on April 3, 2009 by KelliB

If anyone is going to grow ground cherries, be forewarned that they may take 2 weeks to germinate. Cilantro can take up to 3 weeks. I was so sad, thinking I got a bum packet of seeds, and, yesterday…..woohoo, I … Continue reading →

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Amazon.com: Get Your Crochet On! Fly Tops and Funky Flavas: Afya Ibomu: Books

Posted on March 29, 2009 by KelliB

How adorable is this top on the cover? And the book has several gorgeous tops (and a cute turtleneck shrug). So now all I have to do is teach myself to crochet! I’ve ordered several books from the library, … Continue reading →

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Inside Urban Green: Simple Sub-irrigation Grow Box

Posted on March 23, 2009 by KelliB

This idea is sooooo cool! We bought some 18-gallon storage tubs at Target for $5 each, then 2 18-gallon trugs –hadnles make movein them mcuh easier — at Home Depot for $6 each (just to see which turns out better). Costco … Continue reading →

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Transplant Day

Posted on March 22, 2009 by KelliB

So today I transplanted all seeds that germinated. Tomatoes, the lemon cucumber, 2 types of lettuces, and kale. Watered with fish fertilizer. They should be pretty nice-sized by May 15th (which is when my friend Mira told me was the … Continue reading →

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New Batch of Seeds Started

Posted on March 21, 2009 by KelliB

I was hoping to start some cantaloupe seeds, but discovered that they should only be started in areas with short growing season 1 week before last frost (mid-April for Camano), then transplant oustside 2 weks after the frost date. … Continue reading →