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Yesterday after school, Monkey Boy helped me put together a small polytunnel {or mini greenhouse} to cover one of our raised garden beds. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, it’s going to be a cold winter up here in the Pacific Northwest and since I’m attempting to grow a winter garden this year, I figured I Read More >>
Yesterday Lucy the Puggle Dog and I spent the afternoon digging up old an old garden bed and filling the stock tanks we have in the greenhouse with dirt. When we were finished we brought out the tray of lettuce and beet seedlings we started a few weeks ago and separated the tiny plants as Read More >>
Don’t you just love fall? Yesterday The Girl and I collected a truckload of leaves and hauled them back home so we could add another layer to our lasagna garden. I’m not sure why, but lately I’ve become obsessed with the idea of the whole no till garden concept. Had I known all I needed Read More >>
Backyard Garden Plot Pictures – Week 43 of 52 I snapped a few photos of our garden this morning and thought I’d share them with you. The fava beans I planted about a month ago are about 6 inches tall now and looking really healthy. I planted the fava beans as a cover crop to Read More >>
How to Plant Tulip Bulbs — Every spring when my tulips poke through, I am always super happy that I took the time to plant them. They are like a pretty little reminder that winter can’t last forever. If you plan on planting tulip bulbs this year, here’s a few tips to get you started: Read More >>
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