Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Simmer Down Now…

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There were “frost heaves” along the garden paths today, too! But I remember an “April Fool’s Day” snowstorm that cancelled my brother’s baseball practice one beautiful early spring day. Simmer Down Now Hee-Yah!

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Truth, Myths, and Lies

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Truth:  In addition to being the first president of the United States, George Washington was also a successful farmer.  He was devoted to composting, as evidenced by the building of a “stercorary” on his Mount Vernon farm.  A “stercorary” was … Continue reading →

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Garden Chic

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This weekend, my friend Amanda helped me fix my sewing machine. (Thank you!)  I have a bad habit of buying old aprons when I can find them at yard sales and flea markets.  Some of these old cloth ladies were … Continue reading →

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Sprouts – This Is Not A Foodie Blog

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is not a foodie blog.  Nor is it a food photography blog.  But the sprouts are done and I thought you might want to see them. As you may recall, these sprouts were started on February 7, 2012. Two … Continue reading →

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Pomposity: Just Another Post About CSA

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I got off the phone with one of my favorite Victory Gardeners the other day and said “Pomposity!”  My conversation with him made me realize I had assumed everyone knew what I meant when I wrote about Community Sponsored Agriculture … Continue reading →

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Dear Aunt Tomato

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

If I had lots of nieces and nephews, I don’t think I’d be a doting aunt.  Sure, I’d remember their birthdays, graduations, and weddings with the appropriate card and cash gift, but doting might not be possible.  I only have … Continue reading →

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Friday Pillow Talk – Kohlrabi From Outer Space

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I have a friend; we’ll call him Jaxon.  (It sounds like that Johnny Cash song, “Jackson” except with an “X.”)  He called me this week to tell me he’s been on a “raw food diet” for the last five days … Continue reading →

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Not Yet

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This was Saturday’s soil temperature in the Hampton Victory Garden. Not yet, but sooner than you think…

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The Lettuce Farm

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I spend a lot of time thinking about the food I eat.  It’s not a new thing; my mother began feeding us “health food” during the 70’s.  Both she and her sister (Aunt Dot) had copies of “Let’s Get Well” … Continue reading →

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Hearts For Flowers…And Vegetables

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Love. The elusive emotion has been the subject of poems, songs, paintings, novels, operas, and even wars.  There is nothing I could say which would improve upon the noisy din of words about love. Do you like my big cardboard … Continue reading →

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