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My Climate Zone
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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a -
Sunset Climate Zone
Zone 38 -
City
Northampton -
State
MA -
Zip Code
01096 -
Country
USA
My Mulch Profile
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Website
http://www.gardenhacker.com -
Occupation
Network Admin -
Gardening Ability
3 - Garden a lot, with some success -
My 5 favorite plants are
Tomatoes, Strawberries, Potatoes, squash, lettuce -
What is your favorite gardening outfit or costume?
Hat, seasonal clothing. -
Who is your own favorite gardening personality on TV, radio or in print? Why?
Elliot Coleman, see above -
If you could grow only one plant, what would it be?
Quinoa, as it's a whole food. -
What plant have you tried to grow that has given you the most trouble? Or, what plant would you like to grow and can't, and why?
Brussel sprouts - think I had the wrong variety - they were the size of peas by the time the frost set. -
What is your favorite time in the garden?
Morning and evening. -
What is your favorite place or activity in the garden?
Along side the plants, harvesting with my daughters. -
What individual has influenced your gardening interest the most? How?
Elliot Coleman, inspiring writer, shows in a simple way how you can extend your harvest into (and through) the winter without a lot of high tech devices, electricity or expensive means. -
Gardening Dilemmas
too many plants, not enough time -
What do you dislike most about gardening?
planters warts, winter, bug bites -
What do you like most about gardening?
being outside, helping things grow, planning and watching the successes (and learning from the failures), and especeially eating food that's as fresh as you can get! -
What is your Garden Test Score?
11-15 Now We're Talking
Education
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Interests
Scrimshaw, gardening, computers, campoing
Plant Care Provider Profile
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I would like to promote my gardening expertise
Yes
