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Stage 3 Water Restrictions In Austin

September 26, 2009
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Last night, while watching the local news, I heard that even though we have gotten a bunch of rain in the last 2-weeks, Central Texas lake levels are still at an all time low, and the LCRA (LCRA means Lower Colorado River Authority) is considering tightening restrictions on water use yet again.
So the very first [...]

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The dog days of summer

August 20, 2009
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Let me start by saying “My poor lawn is dying a slow death”.
I have a living will and a power of attorney, and every legal document one can think of just in case the unforeseeable should happen.  I’m not the kind to dwell on sickness – but if I were to get in a head-on [...]

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Cicadas – a big green bug!

July 24, 2009
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Yesterday morning, I was pulling a few weeds in my garden, and looked over to see a cicada sitting on my basil. I guess they like pesto, too.
These are medium sized bugs that make a lot of noise at night – a sort of buzzing. They are not crickets, nor are they locust. [...]

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Is the Gardening Store Smith & Hawken Closing?

July 12, 2009
Garden Retailer Smith & Hawken is Shutting down

Sadly, yes.
As I was on my way to Whole Foods this weekend to pick up some fresh veggies and a  ciabatta for dinner, I passed our local Smith & Hawken store.  On the side of the building was one of those “everything must go” signs offering 20-30% off.  At first I just thought it was for [...]

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That film look

May 28, 2009
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As some of my loyal readers know, we just bought a house a couple of months ago. So, now, in addition to working full-time as a wedding photographer, I’m also doing a ton of home repair, and finally getting a decent garden started. The other day, I was cleaning my camera gear after [...]

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A good day for gardening

May 19, 2009
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