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Week 11 of 52 – Mavis’ Backyard Garden Plot Now that all the bark has been spread, I feel like the garden is finally in order. Although the bark is a wee bit on the bright side, it’s easier for me to visualize where I want to plant everything, and I must admit, it does look Read More >>
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I’ve noticed a lot of deals on broccoli lately so I thought I would re-post this delicious recipe for Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Quiche. It is my favorite kind of breakfast to make when broccoli is in season or on sale. Not only are quiches perfect for Sunday brunch, but you can make them ahead of time Read More >>
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A big THANK YOU to everyone who has sent in their photographs and stories. I hope by sharing other peoples pictures and stories here on One Hundred Dollars a Month we can all have an awesome garden this summer. Keep them coming! ************ Check out this email I received from April: I saw your pictures and post about Read More >>
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Yesterday I brought home 2 espalier trees. I’ve always wanted to plant a few but never really had the right spot. Or so I thought. The sunniest spot in our backyard garden is where we have the 16 raised garden boxes. So later today I plan on digging a few holes and planting these beauties Read More >>
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This morning I went to let the chickens out of the coop and noticed poor Matilda did not make it back in to the coop before curfew. The chickens were locked up just after dark, and none of the chickens were out wandering the chicken run so I’m not sure where Matilda was. As I was Read More >>
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Last year I made my monkeys and their friends rainbow jello for St. Patrick’s Day, and it was a hit. If you have a boatload of jello in your pantry, or just want to make something fun for dessert on St Patrick’s Day, rainbow jello is really easy to make. As long as you have Read More >>
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Growing Farmers (Complete film 2012) from Peconic Land Trust Film on Vimeo. Tonight The Girl and I will be watching a short film called Growing Farmers. It’s about the Peconic Land Trust, an organization founded in the 1980’s to help New England farmers, whose families have owned the land for many, many generations. Basically, it Read More >>
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This morning I planted a flat with White Swan echinacea seeds under grow lights. I don’t know about you, but echinacea, or cone flowers as I like to call them, are one of my favorite perennial flowers to grow. We have 5 {or 6} purple con flower plants right beneath the window box in our front yard Read More >>
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