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I feel like this past week in the garden was good, but also a bit exhausting as well. When I first planted the garden in the spring it was exciting, hopeful and new. Now days, I feel like I work at a garden nursery, and there are all sorts of mini projects that need to Read More >>
Photo Credits I came a cross a few pictures of ridiculously large vegetables and just had to share. I keep telling myself that one day I’m going to try and grow a gigantic pumpkin… But maybe an enormous zucchini would be easier. To date, the worlds largest zucchini weighed in at 113lbs and was grown by Ken Dade in Norfolk, Read More >>
This morning as I was watering the garden, I glanced over to the zucchini patch and noticed a few squash beneath the enormous green leaves. I ran to the house, grabbed a knife, and started to cut a few squash off the thick vines. As I was cutting away, I started to spot more and 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 >>
Have you ever grown mutant vegetables before? How am I suppose to peel this thing anyway? Over the weekend I spent a lot of time working in our raised garden beds. Since we currently have {16} 8’x4′ wide garden beds, weeding them can be quite the chore when I neglect them {which is often}. So Read More >>
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