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We’ve been growing raspberries in our backyard for 4 years now. 2 years ago we had a bumper crop. Last year, not so much. But after a recent inspection of the canes, things are looking good for this year and we are excited. If you have never grown raspberries before, give them a try. They Read More >>
What do you think of these hydroponic towers? There must have been 3 or 4 different vendors selling the same basic type of set up. I don’t know through, there is something about planting seeds in dirt and walking outside and working the land that appeals to me. I can’t imagine this would give me Read More >>
This year I’m adding parsley to the herb garden. I started some Italian Flat Leaf Parsley under grow lights the other day and I’m pretty excited about it. Not only do I plan on using it fresh, but I’m hoping to grow enough to dehydrate for use in the winter months as well. Brief description: Parsley 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! Charla from Bellingham, Washington sent in several gorgeous photos and had this to say: Hi Mavis, Read More >>
Well, we finally finished carving out the 6 new raised garden beds and spruced up the bean teepee area. Once this area is mulched it will look a lot better. Because the area is so large, it’s really hard to get a good picture of the whole planting area. Maybe I should try and talk the Handsome Read More >>
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