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Well, we did it! What started off as a crazy idea turned into reality when we met Chef Miles at the St. Jude Garden yesterday in Memphis, Tennessee. We were able to donate enough gnomes so that each one of the 59 garden boxes would be able to have at least one gnome placed in it. Read More >>
This year I’m on a mission to grow 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in my suburban backyard. In 2012 I was able to grow 2,028 pounds, and in 2013 I’m going double or nothing. I have absolutely no idea if I’ll be able to achieve my goal. But, as with any adventure, half the fun is getting there. ~Mavis ******* This Read More >>
I was going through some pictures last night and totally forgot to tell you about The Seattle Urban Farm School garden we stopped at while on the Seattle Chicken Coop and Urban Farm Tour last month. The Seattle Urban Farm School is a “little farmhouse in the city where folks can see how much food can Read More >>
The day is still young but so far today we have harvested a pint of lettuce {can you measure lettuce in pints?} kale, 3 pints and 1 quart of tomatoes, 1 lemon cucumber and an onion. Tacos are on the menu tonight so the lettuce, onion and tomatoes will sure come in handy. Sun Gold Read More >>
Yesterday I spent quite a bit of time in the garden pulling up spent plants and weeding the garden boxes.Even though the day time temps have been pretty warm here {mid 70’s} the mornings have been kind of chilly and it’s already starting to feel like fall. Which is sort of weird for this time Read More >>
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