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I feel like a total slacker lately. My kitchen looks like a bomb went off, the laundry is stacking up, and the HH is freaking out because the 2 of the 4 wheels fell off the dishwasher this morning. There are just not enough hours in the day to get everything done. If I could Read More >>
10 days ago I planted 2 seed trays with beet, broccoli, artichoke, cauliflower, bok choy, kale, and lettuce seeds. The plan is, after I clean up the garden a bit, I am going to plant the young seedlings in a few of the raised garden beds for a late fall harvest. I’m not too enthusiastic about having 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 >>
Just a few short weeks ago this area was just plain old dirt. Well get a look at it now. Wahoooo! This is going to be the best flippin’ pumpkin patch ever! Grow Baby Grow!
This morning as I was pulling up a part of the English pea patch, I spotted a few volunteer purple potato plants growing in between the pea vines. I don’t remember planting purple potatoes last year, so I think this batch was actaully left over from 2010. Holy cow! Who knew potatoes could hide that long underground? I had Read More >>
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