Susiej

18 Comments

While at the lake, WiFi is seriously lacking in my life... I can't wait to read your comments.

1. SandyCarlson ~ Apr 22, 2008 at 8:03 am

   We’ve carved out the weekend for the same activity! Happy digging!

2. napaboaniya ~ Apr 22, 2008 at 8:10 am

   Way to go for Earth Week Besides what could be healthier and fresher from your own garden?

3. Amy@giftofgreen ~ Apr 22, 2008 at 8:43 am

   Awesome!! I have heard such great things about that bok - I must get my hands on a (used) copy!

4. Amy@giftofgreen ~ Apr 22, 2008 at 8:44 am

   I have heard great things about that book as well as about bok (uh…choy…yeah, that’s what I meant!).

5. Lori ~ Apr 22, 2008 at 8:56 am

   I will have to check it out…great pics. Happy WW:)

6. Tink *~*~* ~ Apr 22, 2008 at 1:02 pm

   What a cool project and great “clubhouse” to hang out! Just be careful of the bees when there are flowers on the vines.

   I have clouds today - Happy Earth Day!

7. pretty life online ~ Apr 22, 2008 at 1:56 pm

   nice one! Happy Earth day! mi hope you can drop by at my corner too…..

8. jams o donnell ~ Apr 22, 2008 at 2:43 pm

   Wow that’s a humungous vine and a great project! Happy WW

9. nap warden ~ Apr 22, 2008 at 5:40 pm

   Great project…Happy WW/Earth Day!

10. wright ~ Apr 23, 2008 at 7:45 am

    WOW! I can’t wait to see what it end up looking like!

11. Liza's Eyeview ~ Apr 23, 2008 at 8:21 am

    There’s got to be a part 2 of this post

    Liza, I do hope PART II is good… and the fort actually gets off the ground!

12. Christine ~ Apr 23, 2008 at 3:38 pm

    I just ordered this book. There are so many interesting things in it, I want to do with the kids, like plant a pizza garden.

    The bean canopy tent looks awesome!

    Happy WW!

    I know what you mean, Christine, it makes me sad that we only get once growing season per year! I want to try so many of these plans.

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14. Plan Updates | Susiej ~ May 13, 2008 at 8:18 am

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15. 13 Ways to Deter Garden pests | Susiej ~ May 21, 2008 at 5:43 pm

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16. A sight for sore eyes | Susiej ~ May 29, 2008 at 7:38 am

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17. I’m thinking of adding a trailer out back… | Susiej ~ Jun 3, 2008 at 10:36 pm

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18. I’m thinking of entering the county fair | Susiej ~ Jul 21, 2008 at 1:17 pm

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