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Trader Joes $12.73 I was near a Trader Joe’s Market on Saturday and had some extra time on my hands so I popped in to see if I could find anything interesting. I like Trader Joes, I really do, and the deals are pretty good too. If I lived closer to one I’d probably shop Read More >>
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 ******* It Read More >>
Ah, back to school time. Everything is new and fresh. You’ve promised yourself that this year you will definitely get the mandatory 20 minutes of reading homework in, pack healthy lunches, and cook-from-scratch dinners, right? {We’ll talk again in October-ha!} Plus, with Labor Day, there’s great deals on last of the season BBQ supplies. Here’s Read More >>
Lucy and I snapped a few pictures of the raised garden beds this morning and I thought I would show you what’s growing in them. 17 heads of cabbage were planted and so far 2 of them are bolting. I always think it’s weird when you plant something in the same soil and the conditions Read More >>
Check out this recent email I received from a reader in Connecticut: Hi Mavis, I wanted to join in on the gardening feature because I’m an avid gardener that got on the organic, sustainability, gardening bandwagon years ago. Here’s a little about my garden adventures. I live in suburban CT, zone 6b, and grow as much as Read More >>
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