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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 {Swiss chard Read More >>
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About 10 years ago I discovered a recipe for baked macaroni and cheese in the Cook’s Illustrated book, Cover & Bake. When I read the ingredients for the recipe, I was in shock. The recipe called for so much milk, butter and cheese, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try it. At the time I wasn’t a real Read More >>
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This morning planted 2 packets of Lavender. This was the first time I have ever planted lavender, so before I started, I carefully examined the seed packet for any sort of special instructions. For starters, I learned lavender seeds can take as long as 60 days to germinate. Lavender also needs to go though a process called stratification. Read More >>
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I’m sure you have heard of a million uses for vinegar, but here are a few more to try: Put on a pair of cheap $1.00 store cotton gloves. Soak fingertips of glove in a bowl of white vinegar and warm tap water {equal parts}. Run your hands across the bottom and top of blinds. Read More >>
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Granex Yellow Onions – Planted January 1st, 2013 One of the things I want to be better at this year is documenting my garden in real time, from start to finish. A sort of photographic journey as I plant, sow, and harvest my backyard bounty. I think so many times when we read books and Read More >>
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