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On Friday, Gustav my handsome UPS driver delivered a Meyer Lemon Tree to our house. Sadly, I wasn’t home so I didn’t get a chance to thank him. I have mail ordered strawberry plants and blueberry bushes before, but never trees, so I was a little apprehensive even after I received a glowing recommendation about Fast Growing Trees from a friend. After Read More >>
This past week I made a batch of newspaper seedling pots, started some kale, moved 2 of the raised garden beds to improve the garden layout, and harvested a few potatoes. I also made a dent in the rock border I am trying to move, and I’m hoping to have all the rocks moved before the end of Read More >>
Yesterday we headed to downtown Denver and visited the Denver Botanic Museum. With over 200 orchids on display, the colors and smells were intoxicating. The museum had all the orchids in hanging planters alongside the wall and we all decided the orangery would be the perfect place for a winter wedding. The room the orchids were Read More >>
Check out these photos One Hundred Dollars a Month reader Densie from Spanaway sent in, aren’t they awesome? I especially like the bean teepee her son is sitting under. Here is what Denise had to say: I have a few pictures of my garden to share. Well, garden pictures from the summer. Now I’m getting Read More >>
I planted my first batch of kale seeds under grow lights the other day and let me tell you Bob, the chickens were pretty excited. I may not love kale, but my hens sure do and I plan on growing a boatload of kale this year for our hens in front of the chicken Read More >>
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