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If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s how to peel a tomato quickly. After all, when you grow boatloads of food in your backyard every summer, you tend to pick up a few tricks along the way. How to Peel a Tomato. Step 1 – Wash your tomatoes. If you bought your 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 ******* Now Read More >>
Wow! Check out these awesome garden box photos Michelle from Albuquerque, NM sent in. Here’s what she had to say: Hi Mavis, My name is Michelle and I live in Albuquerque NM. I rent a house with my husband {who never gardens, but will water} and my best friend Buddy {my dog -who does garden, mostly Read More >>
This afternoon Lucy the puggle dog and I pulled up our first beets of the season. Aren’t they gorgeous? These are by far the biggest beets I’ve ever grown {it’s called neglect!} 😉 But that’s not why I’m so excited. This week I plan on getting most of my seeds planted for my fall vegetable Read More >>
Wow! Yesterday my buddy Heather from Massachusetts sent me a couple of pictures of her backyard garden, including this one of her daughter reading a book under their bean trellis. Her daughter was suppose to be picking weeds but was caught munching on beans under the trellis instead. 😉 Now that’s my kind of girl! Read More >>
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