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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 ******* Thanks Read More >>
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My neighbor Hudla came over this morning to help with a few tomatoes plants. We bartered French breakfast radishes and eggs {mine} for garden labor {hers}. Does it get any better than that? I’ve decided Hudla is the best garden assistant on the planet. Mainly because when she comes over, she’s only here for one Read More >>
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Cookies for breakfast? Oh heck ya! These oatmeal cookies have eggs, oatmeal, apricots and nuts in them. Sounds like a pretty good breakfast to me. Grab a few of these babies and a cup of tea {or coffee} and you’ll power through your morning. Cookies. The breakfast of champions. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 Read More >>
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I snapped a few pictures of our square foot garden while I was out working in the backyard today. For the most part things are growing as planned. I think I’ll set out some cucumber starts and more lettuce next week, and tomatoes, tomatoes are totally on the list as well. I just need to Read More >>
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I went up to Girly Girls house to borrow some pine nuts for my Spinach and Basil Pesto Farfalle recipe and noticed another neighbors trash was overflowing in to the street. Our neighbor had these 3 fake Cinderella pumpkins sitting alongside her trash can waiting for Mr. Garbage Guy to pick them up. Oh I don’t think Read More >>
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