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I thought I would share a few photos and update you how our wood pallet garden is coming along. As you can see the romaine lettuce we started from seed under grow lights is doing great. Lettuce is a great cool weather crop and is perfect to plant in the spring. The mystery deep red lettuce and bok choy Read More >>
Yesterday my German neighbor Hudla stopped over for a little garden tutorial. In the middle of my Gardening 101 Lecture, Andy popped out to introduce himself, and “provide good Juju for the plants,” whatever the heck that means. He looked a little, crumpled. I asked him if the basement was meeting all of his needs. 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 ******* What Read More >>
A big THANK YOU to everyone who has sent in their photographs and stories. I hope by sharing other peoples pictures and stories here on One Hundred Dollars a Month we can all have a rock star garden this summer. Keep them coming! Here is what Nanette had to say about her garden- My husband Bob and Read More >>
I was at a local store the other day and noticed a lady selecting a few pretty crappy looking tomato plants. I wanted to tell her not to buy them, but the sales clerk was standing right there so I didn’t {shame on me!}. In case you are buying your tomato plants this year, Read More >>
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