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Are you starting to freak out that gardening season is fading fast? Think again! It’s not almost over. In my latest eHow article, 9 Proven Tips for Extending the Growing Season, I’m talking all about how to keep that garden churning out produce! Just because the kids are back in school and our sunlight hours Read More >>
The weather has been crazy good here up in the Pacific Northwest this summer and it’s hard to believe gardening season will be coming to a close pretty soon. Well, not technically coming to a close… we’ve still got plenty of things to grow around here in the winter months, but for things like fresh beans Read More >>
I just did this this morning so I thought I would do a little PSA and repost this handy tip! 😉 The next time you boil or steam some vegetables on the stove top, don’t pour the water down the drain. Once the water has cooled, pour the vegetable water in your garden or planting Read More >>
What do you think was the very first thing I did after buying our vacation property on the East Coast? I started planting a new vegetable garden of course. Forget about furniture, the bizarre flooring situation or the bathroom cabinets made for people who stand 5 feet tall, there are things called priorities. And growing Read More >>
Have you thought about your fall garden yet? This year I will be growing broccoli raab again. Why? Because it’s freakin’ delicious that’s why. 😉 I don’t even really like broccoli, but broccoli raab? Oh heck ya, bring it on. Brief description: Broccoli raab is also known as asparagus broccoli, broccoletto, rapini, or rabe, . Read More >>
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