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I spent most of yesterday afternoon in the garden. Moving rocks from one side of the garden to the other and beefing up my rock borders. I’m still not finished yet, but it’s totally more fun then suiting up and going to a gym that’s for sure. The idea is to have this project done by Read More >>
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{Pulling Carrots – August 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 Read More >>
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Ted from Alaska writes: My wife and I live in Interior Alaska. Attached are some pictures of winter squash and leeks on top of greens that we produced, only a small part of the average of approximately $850 worth of produce (after expenses) that we grow in the back yard of our suburban plot. We Read More >>
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These bacon wrapped jalapenos are just about the easiest appetizer on the planet to make. There are only 3 ingredients, and once you start popping these babies, good luck stopping. Fair warning though, these are addicting! My husband can eat about a dozen of these in a row they are so good! ~Mavis
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It’s almost time to start those tomato seeds! If you are new to gardening, choosing a variety of tomato you want to grow can be a wee bit overwhelming–but no worries, Mavis is here to help. {I’m using the term “help” loosely.} First, decide what you will mostly be using your tomatoes for {i.e. for Read More >>
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I was going to sit here and tell you I didn’t keep the cantaloupe melon because all the bottoms were soft and mushy. And how the majority of the grapes had brown spots on them, and how after a long weekend I didn’t feel like picking through them for the potential keepers. I was also Read More >>
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On Friday, Gustav my handsome UPS driver delivered a Meyer Lemon Tree to our house. Sadly, I wasn’t home so I didn’t get a chance to thank him. I have mail ordered strawberry plants and blueberry bushes before, but never trees, so I was a little apprehensive even after I received a glowing recommendation about Fast Growing Trees from a friend. After Read More >>
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How to Make Guacamole The Handsome Husband and Monkey Boy are pretty excited about the Super Bowl game this weekend. I don’t even know who’s playing but I have a feeling I’ll be whipping up plenty of appetizers for them to munch on during the game. 🙂 What is it about football games that makes Read More >>
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