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If you are short on space, growing strawberries in hanging baskets might be the way to go. It is super simple, and can produce surprising yields. I whipped up a hanging strawberry basket this morning for the greenhouse and thought I’d show you how I did it. To get started, you need to choose what Read More >>
Last night we had our first harvest from our pallet gardens. It seems the muggy, damp weather did wonders for the lettuce crops and now we are swimming in it. I still have no idea what kind of lettuce this is but it sure tasted good when I made a “big salad” last night for Read More >>
Wahooo! Check out this stacked terra cotta planter I just put together this morning! I was at the Home Depot {of course I was, where else would I be?} and I spotted these super cool terra cotta pots with ruffled edges and knew I just had to use the Home Depot card my MIL sent 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 ******* Lettuce Read More >>
Is it just me or does everyone and their brother start locking their doors around mid-summer because people are trying to sneak sacks of zucchini in peoples cars? I hear church parking lots are a prime spot for this sort of activity. Brief description: Zucchini is a summer squash. It provides awesome yields and can Read More >>
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