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Carrot Worship

9/13/2011

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It's been a long time since I've written so starting where I left off seems the thing to do.  It is now September and the Kinko 6" carrot roots we planted last March are in their full glory.
I tried to count but it was difficult to keep track of so many blooms.  One small plant offered 67 carrot blooms and a large one had 100 - until I gave up counting.  I realize not every bloom will make it to seed but it's still too many to imagine. 
The seed is setting beautifully - and a few are browning now.  Soon I will go out and snip the dry heads into a bucket to await the next round and let them continue to dry.

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I mean just look at them.  

What a beautiful sight.  Seed is where it's at and growing a seed that's off the market is just a kick.  To have it appear to be so successful - a mighty crop to be sure - is an even bigger kick.
We are not a farm - just a garden, and these 100 or so plants certainly delivered in bio-intensive beds.  Pollinator's came from far and wide, the beauty of the plant is just outrageous and they'll continue to set seed, long into the fall.
What fun.

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Svatoslav link
7/15/2012 11:31:33 pm

THX for info

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4/19/2020 03:38:10 am

When you are really eager about the idea of planting, God would feel that and will give you the blessing that you deserve. I am sure that God is very much aware of your passion for planting various seeds on your garden. That's why he thought of giving you a good harvest that you deserve! Looking at the fruit of your labor, I could say that all your efforts are worthy it, and I am sure that you are thankful for that. If that was me, I would be thankful too!

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Emily link
6/1/2022 03:06:39 pm

Great read, thanks

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    Penn Parmenter is a high altitude gardener, seedswoman and student of the earth.  She is married to Cord Parmenter - an awesome gardener, gorgeous man and a master blacksmith. Together they own and run a sustainable greenhouse design company, Smart Greenhouses LLC and Penn grows seed for her seed business, Miss Penn's Mountain Seeds.  She is a mother of three sons and an outdoorswoman.  Penn forages wild food, hunts big game, fishes, preserves, maintains a huge organic forest garden and occasionally makes dinner.  At home you can find her in her greenhouses as well as in the wilderness - nose to the ground, butt in the air, trying to identify Colorado natives.    

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