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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 a rock star garden this summer. Keep them coming! Check out this story and the amazing backyard garden photos Robin from Read More >>
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Last week Robin from SoCal mentioned she served loaded baked potato soup for dinner. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. After 3 attempts I finally came up with a recipe I not only LOVE, but my family loves too. This recipe for loaded baked potato soup is perfect for a busy weeknight or any weekend you plan on Read More >>
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Have you ever gotten a great deal on cheese, but had it dry out and harden before you could eat it all? Next time you open a package of cheese, spread a thin layer of butter or margarine on the cut edges of your cheese, it acts as a seal to keep moisture in. {This Read More >>
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Yesterday I picked up some fruit trees at Wilco that were on sale for $14 each. Even if you don’t have a Wilco {they have stores in Washington and Oregon} now is the time to stop by your local nursery. Stores are beginning to get their new stock in for the year, and now is the best time Read More >>
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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 February is Read More >>
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This afternoon I harvested our first crop of mesclun lettuce. You’ll have to wait until tomorrow of course to find out exactly how much it weighed {don’t hold your breath}. I wanted to share my favorite recipe for balsamic vinaigrette with you because it’s so simple to make. In fact once you start making your’re own, you’ll Read More >>
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This morning I planted a flat of micro greens under grow lights in the office. I’ve grown Micro greens in the past and the thing I LOVE about them is that they can be harvested in as little as 10 days. Pretty stinkin’ awesome if you ask me. How’s that for a little instant gratification? If you are surrounded Read More >>
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One of the questions I get asked all the time is Mavis, what is your favorite gardening book? So today I thought I offer a giveaway for 3 copies of my all time favorite gardening book: The Gardener’s A-Z Guide to Growing Organic Foodby Tanya L.K. Denckla. I was given this book a few years Read More >>
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