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So as I begun to dig up the perennial herb garden today, I started to question whether or not I wanted to move all of the mint and oregano to the “new” herb garden alongside the greenhouse. A few years ago when I planted mint for the first time, I had no idea how invasive Read More >>
I took your advise, and decided not to take any chances with my rosemary bush this winter. This morning I dug her up, and moved Miss Rosemary to the greenhouse. I’m hoping as long as I can remember to water her, she will survive the winter, thus saving me a few bucks when it comes Read More >>
I headed out to the greenhouse this morning to give the plants a drink and look at what I found. Roma, Stupice and Green Zebra tomatoes plus a few leaves of Romain lettuce. Yeah baby yeah! I’m thinking BLT’s might be on the dinner menu tonight. Rainbow Swiss Chard. Spinach. Wahooo! It’s been a while Read More >>
Tired of eating kale everyday? Well if you have boatloads of kale STILL growing in your backyard like I do, turning a couple of batches of fresh kale into kale powder is a snap! Yep, kale powder is pretty much my new best friend. Just don’t tell my kids I’m sneaking it in their dinners Read More >>
Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard, and all she found was KALE. I am beginning to rethink the whole “Was it a good idea to plant Brussels sprouts ” idea. I mean really, the plants are a total garden hog, and the Brussels Sprouts are taking forever to grow. At this rate, we may Read More >>
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