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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 >>
{cauliflower – not broccoli like I had previously thought} It looks like it is going to be another muggy day here in Western Washington. Yuck! When it comes to my summer weather preferences, I’d rather it be raining cats and dogs, or be in the low 70’s. Just not this in between, overcast, stagnate air weather. It makes Read More >>
I need your help! I just returned from the garden with a huge basket of Italian Genovese Basil that I grew from seed. Now what? I already have a boatload of pesto in the freezer and since this is my first year growing large amounts of basil successfully, I’m not exactly sure what to do with it. Do you Read More >>
First I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who weighed in last night about my tomato dilemma. I took your advise, and topped the ridiculously tall tomato plants. I didn’t want to do it, but everyone promised me my tomato plants would not only survive the cut, but grow bigger and better Read More >>
Last week when I told you the tomatoes in my greenhouse were about 6 inches from hitting the ceiling, you chimed in and told me to trim them. But did I listen? NO. And now I’m in trouble. One of my tomato plants has fallen over, and I can’t avoid the tomato dilemma any longer. I need Read More >>
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