Gwyn Mellinger

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12 years of food for thought
By Gwyn Mellinger
May 7, 2008
I always knew this moment would come, eventually, and that I would find myself writing my most difficult column
Gardener’s life a monotony of watering, weeding
By Gwyn Mellinger
May 1, 2008
While the results of a vegetable garden can provide immense satisfaction and win you instant friends who covet your bounty, gardening isn’t a terribly exciting pursuit.
Saying no to ‘roughing it’
By Gwyn Mellinger
April 16, 2008
I’ve developed a new appreciation for the trials of my pioneer foremothers, even if my own compromised situation is a long way from replicating theirs.
Tilling is critical step to growing a great garden
By Gwyn Mellinger
April 10, 2008
For many vegetable growers, April is the most important month in the gardening cycle.
Gardening industry targets baby boomers, their wallets
By Gwyn Mellinger
April 3, 2008
Long ago, in a much simpler time, growing vegetables was a straightforward matter.
Carrot’s reputation undeserved
By Gwyn Mellinger
March 26, 2008
One vegetable that can be directly seeded into the garden this time of year is the carrot.
As weather warms, gardeners need to ward off intruders
By Gwyn Mellinger
March 12, 2008
This week we were to have consecutive days with temperatures in the 60s and just a slight chance of precipitation. For gardeners, who come by their thrills easily, this is exciting news.
Obituary serves as reminder of gardening family
By Gwyn Mellinger
March 5, 2008
One of the indisputable perks of writing this column for more than a decade is that I have met an astonishing number of people who share my passion for vegetable gardening.
Catalogs no longer seed source
By Gwyn Mellinger
February 27, 2008
It is now possible to harvest something other than a Rutgers tomato or a Blue Lake green bean without receiving a mail-order shipment.
Store bargains aren’t always what they seem
By Gwyn Mellinger
February 20, 2008
Strolling through the supermarket last week, I spotted a cherry pie on sale for $2.99. If I pick and pit the cherries, I can make a cherry pie at less cost, but if I have to use canned pie filling, I can’t beat that price.

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