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For the most part, everything is coming along nicely in the greenhouse. All the smaller tomato starts have been moved outside {I still have another flat under grow lights in the house} and the pepper plants are starting to fill out a bit as well. Everywhere I look lately there seen to be new blossoms. Read More >>
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My neighbor Chino the Handyman has been working on a backyard chicken coop, for what seems like forever. My neighbor Girly Girl, {Chino’s wife} heard backyard chickens are all the rage, and had to have some. The Girl and I have been patiently waiting for him to complete the coop {we have our motives}. He’s Read More >>
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Ding, Ding, Ding, I think I found a winner. Tonight I’ll be serving a tasty Rainbow Swiss Chard Gratin I spotted over on Mama JJ’s blog. With the exception of one ingredient, I had everything on hand. It’s in the oven right now. And man oh man does it smell good. I can’t wait for Read More >>
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I cannot believe it is almost June. Holy smokes. Where did the time go? Some years it seems like it takes forever before it’s time to harvest anything, but this year, every time I walk out to the garden there is some new vegetable begging for attention. I’m not sure if I just need a Read More >>
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This morning I have Rainbow Swiss Chard on my mind. I’ve been growing this variety of chard for the past few years for one reason. I love the colors. But the truth is, beyond eating the chard raw in a salad, or chopping it up and baking it in a quiche, I have no idea Read More >>
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The Handsome Husband came home from work early yesterday. He ended up preparing dinner. That in itself {the making dinner part} was huge. I should have broke out the party blowers and confetti. The man has prepared 2 meals this year. And yes, I keep track. It’s kind of hard not to. If I didn’t Read More >>
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This morning I headed out to the garden on a mission. My mission was to pull up all the Crimson Giant Radishes. We’ve been snacking on radishes on and off for the last month or so, and honestly, I’ve had my fill. So I decided to see if the food bank would take them. I Read More >>
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This year my goal is to grow 2,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I can do it. With 16 raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a raspberry patch and a few more planting beds sprinkled throughout our property, I think growing 2,000 pounds of food is an attainable goal. Even if I do Read More >>
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