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I was over in Puyallup today so I stopped by Watson’s Greenhouse and Nursery. In a nutshell, if I ever owned a nursery center, this would be it. Not to big, not so small, and knowledgeable employees within 20 feet no matter what direction you look. Oh, and flowers, plants, and housewares galore too. If they allowed Read More >>
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This year I am Planting a Row for the Hungry. Basically, I am dedicating a row of my garden to donate to my local food bank {actually several rows}. Quite a few states have the program {though, I am sure the food bank won’t turn you away if your state doesn’t participate}, and it’s a great way Read More >>
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What is it about window boxes that makes them so appealing? We have a window box in the front of our house and for some reason, it always makes me smile when I walk by. Maybe it’s because they are so easy to put together, a mini garden without a lot of maintenance. A small burst Read More >>
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{ Early Summer 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 Read More >>
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Tonight I’m serving my family peach cobbler for dinner. What? Yes, you can serve peach cobbler for dinner, it’s totally allowed, I checked the rule book. But the real question is, will I be serving it will a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream, or in a bowl with a wee bit of warm milk? Read More >>
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The Handsome Husband: You know that little brown chicken? Mavis: {Blank stare} The Handsome Husband: There was a hawk flying overhead, and, well, I went outside to scare it away, but after that I didn’t see the brown chicken again. Mavis: You’ve got to be freakin kidding me. The Girl and I have a long Read More >>
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This morning I started some English Thyme seeds under grow lights and I couldn’t be more excited. Thyme ranks in the top 5 of spices I use all frequently in my recipes, especially when I am cooking chicken, beef or crock pots full of soup. This is my first time starting it from seed and Read More >>
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Week 9 of 52 – Mavis’ Backyard Garden Plot Do you see the watering cans lining the fence? I will stop at every single garage sale this summer until I have collected enough watering cans to line the top of the fence with. Call me crazy, but I am determined. Notice anything different? Last week Read More >>
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