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Today was the first day since I began my little adventure/wish of trying to grow 2,000lbs of garden produce that I thought I might actually be able to do this, like for real. Sure I’ve had a garden before, but were talking a few tomato, cucumber, pumpkin and maybe bean plants. Nothing like what I’ve Read More >>
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The hens couldn’t be happier. Quite a few of the neighborhood kids came by to say hello. It’s such an awesome sight to watch the kids’ eyes light up like Christmas time. The handsome husband wonders if 20 years from now these kids will be telling there kids about the crazy lady in their neighborhood Read More >>
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I had a little leftover cake for breakfast. Harvested a few vegetables from the garden. Blanched some peas to put in the freezer for another day. Oh and look! A little package arrived! What’s inside? 4 Ginger Nut chickens! Take a look around ladies…this is your new home. Come on chickens… check out your new Read More >>
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Today I made the trek to Spooner Farms in search of strawberries. And came home with 4 half flats of yummy fresh, ripe berries. Then I whipped up 16 1/2 pints of strawberry jam, 8 for us and 8 to put towards the “Christmas Jams.” I like to pass out jam during the Read More >>
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Seriously? I planted 150 strawberry plants and this is all that has been harvested so far! 3 flippin berries. I cannot compete with the chipmunks and slugs. It’s official: I surrender. I plan on going to the local farm stand later this week to buy a couple of flats. It’s either that or no berries Read More >>
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