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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 ******* Thanks Read More >>
My neighbor Hudla came over this morning to help with a few tomatoes plants. We bartered French breakfast radishes and eggs {mine} for garden labor {hers}. Does it get any better than that? I’ve decided Hudla is the best garden assistant on the planet. Mainly because when she comes over, she’s only here for one Read More >>
I snapped a few pictures of our square foot garden while I was out working in the backyard today. For the most part things are growing as planned. I think I’ll set out some cucumber starts and more lettuce next week, and tomatoes, tomatoes are totally on the list as well. I just need to Read More >>
Have a burning question for me that you’ve been dying to ask? Want to pick my brain full of gardening tips and tricks {I can’t guarantee they’ll be useful tips so consider yourself warned}? I’ll be hanging with my gnomies at the Mother Earth News Fair in Puyallup, WA from 9 am to 5 pm Read More >>
Wowza! Check out these pictures Michelle sent in… Hi Mavis! I’ve been Oklahoma gardening for four years now. Each year I learn more and my garden grows by at least one box. My superman husband made me all of my garden boxes and my A-Frame cold frames. We have a total of six garden boxes Read More >>
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