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{My garden gate – Fall 20012} As soon as the Handsome Husband built a fence and garden gate with an arbor, I planted wisteria asap. In fact I’ve planted wisteria at every house we’ve ever owned {except the first one}. For those of you who don’t know, wisteria is just about the easiest vine you can grow. The purple and Read More >>
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It’s been a wee bit difficult getting eggs lately. Awkward Martha our Plymouth Rock chicken and Squirrely our tiny bantam we picked up for free at last years Mother Earth News Fair have gone broody and won’t give up the eggs without a small fight. When chickens go broody they tend to sit on their “eggs” for about 30 Read More >>
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I’m sure I don’t have to tell you this, but making your own popcorn at home is not only way cheaper but so much better for you than buying that crapity crap in a bag that’s filled with all sorts of fake butter and chemicals. The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird is our chief Read More >>
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Every time I see little green sprouts start to pop up in my seed trays, I get excited. Which is why I am always sad when the day comes that I have to thin my seedlings. I know I have to do it, but each time, it is hard–like I am being forced to choose Read More >>
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{Summer 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 getting there. ~Mavis Read More >>
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