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Week 12 of 52 – Mavis’ Backyard Garden Plot This past week was a chilly one here in the Pacific Northwest. Luckily the broccoli and cabbage starts I set out earlier in the week survived the cold temperatures and are doing great. Look at all the color at the potting bench! Wahooo! Target has some cute little Read More >>
I started some spinach seeds last week in the greenhouse gutters and I am anxiously waiting for them to pop through the soil. I thin that’s the hardest part about gardening if you ask me. Waiting. Spinach is pretty easy to grow, and you can grown an incredible amount from just a tiny packet of seeds. I like the Monstrueux Read More >>
In December I cleared an area in the backyard in hopes on installing some sort of fairy garden this spring {see the pictures here}. Then, the other day I came across Mare’s WoodlandFairyVillage Esty page and started to drool over all the past and present fairy houses she made with her own two hands. One Read More >>
This year we planted 3 varieties of broccoli: Broccoli Di Cicco Romanesco Broccoli Raab Rapini Broccoli is a cool season vegetable and it is super hardy. I like to plant broccoli in both the early spring and again in the fall. Where to Plant Broccoli: Plant in full sun {though it will germinate in temperatures as low Read More >>
{Late Spring 2012} 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. Read More >>
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