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Carrie Seal-Stahl
  • 35, Female
  • Flat Rock, Michigan
  • United States
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Thanks, that is good to know! They just opened a new market out on Telegraph Rd in Flat Rock where the old K-Mart/FoodTown was. Maybe I can give it a try one Saturday!
August 8
Hehe Thanks Cornelia! I won't give up, I always try again the next year :)
August 8
Carrie, you're not alone. Check out the responses on the HG Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/homegrowndotorg
August 6
Mayor Bing is wanting to tear down something like 40 sq miles of crackhouses and reclaim the land for farming, parks etc. I saw a news story on it a few months ago on our loca news channel.
August 5

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What Kind of HOMEGROWN are You?
Dirt Under My Fingernails City Slicker, Fill in the Blank
Fill in the blank:
Stop and Smell the Flowers!
A bit about me:
I'm 35 years old and am a life-long resident of SE Michigan. We grow many of our own vegetables and herbs here on our suburban lot, and hope to move to a bigger plot of land in the future. We also assist my parents with large garden when we get the chance. Some of my favorite crops to grow include broccoli, hot peppers, and cucumbers. I also grow culinary and medicinal herbs. I hope to sell some produce and organic eggs when we are able to purchase property. I try to get friends involved in growing their own food by sharing herbs/vegetables with them. When they taste the difference, it opens adialogue leading to the "How to" discussion. I also post info, photos and recipes on my personal blog.

Besides my garden adventures, I enjoy creative endeavors. I am an aspiring professional fine artist! Most of my work is nature inspired, mostly done in acrylic paint, colored pencil or watercolors!
Latest greatest meal cooked at home:
The favorite around here seems to be Bean and Cheese Enchaladas, or Marinated Chicken Breasts on the grill.
Currently reading
The Herbal Medicine Maker's Handbook, Fruits and Berries for the Home Garden
Currently listening to:
80's Rock, 90's Grunge, Movie Soundtracks
My latest DIY project:
*New Cuke and Pea growing beds
*Strawberry planter box
*Front Bath remodel
I am a real person and not a spam robot - please answer that you're a real person.
I'm a real person

The Many Benefits of Gardening

HEALTH:
* Healthy, chemical free food supply
* Healthier eating habits encouraged
* Low-impact form of exercise

ECONOMY:
* More cost effective than buying from grocery stores
* Donate extra produce to food pantries
* Sell some of your produce at farmer's markets
* Gardens raise property values

SOCIAL:
* Encourages dialog with neighbors
* Community gardens encourage pride

ENVIRONMENT:
* Eating locally reduces emissions created by shipment
* Organic methods improve quality of local environment
* Provides habitat for beneficial insects, birds, and wildlife

PERSONAL:
* Connecting with nature
* Personal sense of accomplishment
* Sharing your knowledge with the next generation

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Not So Great Harvest...

First it was fertilizer burn death for about 3/4 of my seedlings, then it was a flooded out plot, then it was scorchingly arid weather followed by constant tornado watches and warnings... It hasn't been a good year for gardening here in SE Michigan, atleast not in my yard!!!



But, the good news is it can always be rectified. First, some vinegar to kill off the massive amounts of weeds that have accumulated thanks to bird seed we put out in the feeders. Wait 2 weeks, add manure a

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Posted on August 5, 2010 at 1:02pm — 5 Comments

Carrie Seal-Stahl

Simplifying and Frugalling ;)

Spent this evening clearing up clutter for "Spring Cleaning". We rearranged Britt's bedroom and are raiding our storage areas in the house and shed for items to sell in the Community-Wide Yard Sale next weekend! We've got a bunch of clothes that can go, some extra computer and PS2 controllers, movies, books... It's amazing how much stuff I've acquired in the 9 years I've lived here!



On the frugalling front, I've not only given up my smokes, but I've also given up soda. This is

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Posted on May 13, 2010 at 12:46am —

Carrie Seal-Stahl

GRRR... Fertilizer Burn!

I am so mad at myself I'd kick my own butt if I could! I had two dozen beautiful tomato seedlings and a dozen basil plants... Yeah, I'm down to about a 3rd of that thanks to what appears to be fertilizer burn caused by my stupidity... I put too much fish emulsion and not enough water apparently... They started wilting off a few hours after I used it. I mixed the amounts I normally put on plants in the middle of the growing season instead of for seedlings :(

Thankfully I can just go down to my l… Continue

Posted on May 11, 2010 at 1:20am —

Carrie Seal-Stahl

Everything Growing Along :)

The peas, lettuce and periennial herbs are growing right along, and we planted some broccoli, cauliflower, and sage starts as well as carrot seeds this past week. We're under a frost advisory overnight tonight, thankfully I've got varieties that can withstand light frost ;)

I will set out my seedlings we started in the house this coming weekend. The following we will be planting seeds and starts at my parent's place out in Hillsdale County. They sold their house here in the city and will be liv… Continue

Posted on May 10, 2010 at 12:26am — 2 Comments

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At 3:40pm on January 20, 2010, Cornelia said…
Hey Carrie,
I thought of you when I came across this "Virtual Farmers Market" site. Don't know if the pickup is nearby, but thought you'd like to share it with your fellow Michiganders. http://www.westmichigancoop.com/categories
Enjoy!
At 1:29pm on December 29, 2009, Rachel said…
Wow! I love your artwork! I'm just about to get into photography (my first class starts in 2 weeks yay!), but I do pottery and sculpture primarily, along with landscape design.
At 9:07am on March 31, 2009, Brian Stahl said…
hope the plants are still ok when I get home. Anything new sprouting yet?
At 9:45am on October 14, 2008, Cornelia said…
Garden porn! Hi Carrie - so happy you joined us!
 
 
 

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