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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! Check out this story Sara sent in: Hey there Mavis! I wanted to Read More >>
Yesterday the Handsome Husband had 15 yards of dirt delivered for Valentine’s Day. As I was walking to the backyard to grab the wheelbarrow I glanced over at the large raised garden bed we installed a few years ago, and decided it needed to be a little larger. This was not in my original garden Read More >>
I thought I would give you an update today on how some of our seedlings are doing. I’m sure you know by now I am a big fan of grow lights. But the thing is, I’m running out of room. I can only fit 6 trays under my 3 lights. Pretty soon I’ll have to Read More >>
{Mavis Backyard Garden July, 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 Read More >>
Today I planted 2 packets of pansy seeds under grow lights in the office. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE pansies. Typically I plant a bunch in our front window box and near the front door in early spring and more often than not the come back up again the following year. Pretty cool Read More >>
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