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There is so much going on in the garden lately, it’s hard to keep up on my picture taking. I feel like I’m barely keeping my head above water with trying to take care of all the different veggies we are growing this year. The Irish Eyes sunflowers I planted are blooming like crazy. The Read More >>
I was hoping you could help me with something. I’ve been noticing a few dead squash on my hubbard squash vines and was wondering what YOU do with them. Typically I just break them off. But now I’m thinking maybe that is not such a good idea. Should I be cutting them off with a Read More >>
Thank you random lady from New York who gave me a hot doughnut. Yesterday my friend Heather and I went to Seattle to take class provided by the Seattle Tilth {I’ll tell you more about it a little later}. While we were there, I decided to Channel My Inner Pilgrim, and give away 7 giant 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 >>
As I was walking back to the house for lunch, I noticed this small { 5″} spaghetti squash growing along the back porch. I tried to move it, but the way the vines are, the squash will be better off if I leave it just where it is. So what should I do? Do Read More >>
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