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I originally posted these photos of my rustic pea trellis last year but I thought I would share them with those of you who might have missed it and are looking for an inexpensive way to trellis you peas {or beans} this spring. If you happen to live in an area where you can score Read More >>
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This morning I went outside while Lucy was napping and planted my second batch of radish seeds between my 12 cabbage plants. I planted my first batch of radish seeds about 2 weeks ago and this is what they looked like this morning. I’ll wait a few more days before they are all up before I start to thin the Read More >>
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Yep, you read it right: Christmas. I know, it’s only March, but the thing is, for many of us the holidays always seem to sneak up on us. I know there’s that whole put money aside each month and forget about it principle, and I don’t know about you, but there always seems to be a Read More >>
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Lucy the puggle dog and I took some time this afternoon {what a gorgeous day!} and picked a bouquet of flowers for one of our favorite neighbors, Francisco. I think Lucy might be part Dutch. We must have stuffed about 40 stems in a vase I found in the cupboard. Don’t they look pretty on Francisco’s table? Don’t tell Read More >>
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How to Make Pickled Eggs Carrissa from Sarcasta-Mom sent in her recipe for Pickled Eggs and I thought I would share it with you since most of us will be swimming in eggs here pretty soon with Easter right around the corner. These look yummy! I love bringing these to parties and potlucks because Read More >>
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Last year I built a few potato towers and had minimal success. But in hindsight, I think the lack of watering {and pretty much neglect on my part was to blame}. So I decided to give the potato towers another try. First let me say, I personally believe the best way to grow potatoes is in the ground in a Read More >>
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{June 2012} This year I’m on a mission to grow 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in my suburban backyard. In 2012 I was able to grow 2,028 pounds, and in 2013 I’m going double or nothing. I have absolutely no idea if I’ll be able to achieve my goal. But, as with any adventure, half the fun is getting there. ~Mavis Read More >>
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If you still have a bag of quinoa in your pantry and you don’t know what to do with it, this recipe for quinoa salad with broccoli, garbanzo beans and cranberries turned out pretty awesome if I do say so myself. I’m still not sure what I’m going to do with all the free broccoli Read More >>
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