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Over the weekend a tree fell smack dab in the middle of our pumpkin patch killing two plants. Luckily we were all inside when it happened. Living in a wooded area has it’s perks, but falling trees, isn’t one of them. The rest of the garden is doing really well though. The second round of Read More >>
Did I tell you my 50 foot hose has gone missing? Seriously, how does a hose disappear? I’m sure it will resurface at some point but with the weather in the 80’s and 90’s around here lately, watering the garden has turned into a major chore. I have to make at least 5 trips with Read More >>
In some ways my garden feels like a bit of a failure this year. I knew coming into this years gardening season I wouldn’t have much time to spend on it between April and June because of all our summer commitments and end of the school year duties I had taken on. Instead of an entire Read More >>
It feels like forever and 27 days since I have posted some pictures of my backyard garden. Maybe it’s time I get off my keister and get back to work. 😉 We came home from our mini holiday to find mint growing EVERYWHERE. Note to self: never plant mint unless you put it in a Read More >>
I don’t know about you, but I love this time of year. The grass is green, the garden boxes are overflowing with produce and the weather for the most part is pretty stinkin’ awesome. Not too hot and not too cold. Although I haven’t been able to spend as much time in the garden this Read More >>
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