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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 believe growing 2,000 pounds of food is an attainable goal. Even if I do Read More >>
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Let me ask you a hypothetical question. Let’s say you have about 25 heads of Rainbow Swiss Chard you need to harvest. You don’t want to eat it {you’ve had your fill} you don’t want to freeze it {you’d rather save the freezer space for berries, beans and tomatoes} and you’ve already given away all Read More >>
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This afternoon I made a rustic pear tart. Because I have major OCD issues, I had to give extra attention to lining up my pears like spokes on a bicycle wheel. It took me three tries. But besides that part, this was a very simple dessert to make, and I cannot wait to try it. Read More >>
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Back in early March I did something a little crazy. I installed gutters our greenhouse and planted strawberries in them. I knew it was possible to grow strawberries in gutters because the man I bought the greenhouse from had them in his greenhouse. But it was February when I first spotted his gutters, and obviously Read More >>
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Did you know you can use vinegar as a natural weed killer? Next time you spot weeds popping up through your mulch, head to the kitchen and grab the vinegar. Rather than shelling out big bucks for chemicals, simply spray a few squirts of vinegar directly on your weeds. The acetic acid in the vinegar Read More >>
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