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Well, I finally managed to get the last of the bulbs planted this weekend. Buying over 2,000+ bulbs at 75% off sure sounded like a good idea at the time. But having to plant 2,000 bulbs on my own, plus breaking out in a major rash twice, and being doped up on Benadryl {I’m allergic Read More >>
Last week the chickens dug up {and ran off with} the garlic bulbs I planted back in October. After checking a few places online {they were sold out} I ended up running over to the Garden Sphere in Tacoma. Luckily they had a few varieties left in stock. Including elephant garlic. Have you ever grown it before? Before Read More >>
Yesterday afternoon I put on my new {to me} red boots and headed out to the garden. When I’m in the backyard I usually let the girls {and Pablo} out to play because I can keep an eye on them. I simply love watching them run around because it makes them so happy to be Read More >>
Last week Curtis Jones, President of Botanical Interests Seed Company sent me a lovely care package filled with a variety of new Botanical Interests seeds. Now maybe I’m reading into this a little, but I do believe my hottie of a horticulturist boyfriend Ryan has some competition on his hands. I mean, the El Presidente sending ME, Read More >>
{My goal has been met for 2012} This year my goal is to grow 2,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I can do it. With 16 raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a raspberry patch and a few more planting beds sprinkled throughout our property, I believe growing 2,000 pounds of food is Read More >>
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