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Yesterday while I was working in the garden, I was able to uncover a few more potatoes and onions. Finding these gems of vegetable goodness puts a smile on my face every.single.time. I bet it’s the same feeling gold miners had when they found gold in them thar hills. When I opened the curtains this Read More >>
I’ll have you know I talked to Santa Claus last night. I was telling him how everyone told me to cover my garden beds with straw and now my garden looks untidy, and how Mary Poppins would totally disapprove of the mess. You know what Santa told me? “Don’t worry Mavis, all those meanies will Read More >>
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 an attainable goal. Even if I do Read More >>
Last week Mrs. Hillbilly and I made a date to process the remaining 2 boxes of Hubbard squash that have been sitting on my back porch since I harvested them in late September. The deal was, I would provide the Hubbard squash, and Mrs. Hillbilly and I would process the squash and using her Foodsaver Read More >>
Well it sure was a good thing I asked you whether I should use straw or hay to cover the backyard garden for the winter. Since this is my first time trying to overwinter vegetables in the garden, I really had no clue. I do know one thing though. This straw is going to make Read More >>
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