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Photo Credit Wowza! If I lived in a more tropical climate, or near a beach, I’d find some old tires and paint them hot pink. Maybe even add a plastic flamingo or two. What a super cute idea! Photo Credit Even though I only have 1 window box, I have a serious weakness for them. Read More >>
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Have you ever wondered how to freeze pesto? Well, lucky you! 😉 This afternoon I made pesto for the first time this year. It’s May 3rd, and I’m making pesto. Life is good! Not only is pesto easy to make, but it freezes well too. And I plan on freezing a whole lot of pesto Read More >>
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It may be raining outside, but that didn’t stop me from taking a few snapshots of the garden. Check out the potato tower! The leaves are totally popping out. The French Breakfast radishes look like they are ready to harvest. The chives should bloom any day now. The first crop of beets need to be Read More >>
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I’m a bit worried. I think this might be a low yield year for the raspberries. I hope I’m wrong, but there doesn’t seem to be nearly as much new growth this year as there was last year. Do raspberries have off seasons? Does anyone know? The blueberries on the other hand are looking plentiful. Read More >>
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If you’re trying to come up with a craft project for your kids to make for Teacher Appreciation Day next week, these chalkboard painted pots should do the trick. Not only are chalkboard painted pots easy to make, but your kids will love making them for their favorite teacher as well. Plus, the teacher will Read More >>
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I owe Krista a big THANK YOU for sending me this wonderful recipe for Rhubarb Cinnamon Jam. I whipped up a batch this morning and it turned out delicious. I love it so much, I plan on making a few more batches of this rhubarb cinnamon jam this afternoon and then stashing it away for 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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Last week, as I was picking up Monkey Boy from his Kung Fu lesson, I noticed several small wood pallets laying next to a large dumpster. Hmm. Who on earth would throw those out, I wondered. The parking lot full of moms sitting in their minivans. Do you think that stopped me? Nope. I grabbed Read More >>
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