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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 >>
Have you ever made a Hubbard squash pie before? I made one last night and it’s already gone. Yep, the Hubbard squash pie was that good. I found this recipe for Brown Sugar Hubbard Squash Pie several years ago and I’ve been making it ever since. This year I was able to grow 184+ pounds of Hubbard Read More >>
This morning I decided it was finally time to tidy up the bean teepee area. Which included of course, harvesting the remaining Anna Swartz Hubbard squash. I must admit, I am pretty pleased with how I fared poundage wise this year with these squash. 184 pounds 1 ounce. Hot diggety! Now comes the hard part. Storing it all. Read More >>
This week Mr. Produce guy set aside 3 boxes of “chicken scraps” for me, and honestly, I don’t think I could have asked for a better assortment of fruits and vegetables. After picking through the boxes I was able to salvage about $50? worth of produce that was still edible. Not to shabby if you Read More >>
The Handsome Husband was off from work last week. We spent our days gardening, playing with chickens, skipping rocks in the lake, and singing kumbaya.* In between all the singing and dancing we made two trips to Costco to buy their hot dog and soda deal. What is it with men and the hot dog Read More >>
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