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Backyard Garden Plot Pictures – Week 29 of 52 You know how the saying goes… The cobblers children have no shoes. Well lately I feel like I have so many other things on my plate that my backyard vegetable garden is getting neglected. Sure the raspberries, cabbage, chard and the occasional vegetables are getting picked, Read More >>
I had such a great time at the Seattle Tilth Urban Farm and Chicken Coop tour that I wanted to let all you locals know about the upcoming Seattle Tilth Classes. You might remember I took a fall gardening class and I learned a ton. Even if you don’t have space for a garden, Seattle Tilth still Read More >>
Last night before bed I went to bed I watered the greenhouse vegetable garden. If you don’t do garden chores in your pajamas, you should reconsider it because it’s really a lot of fun. Plus it makes the neighbors who stare at you through their back windows {because they don’t have cable?} think you are Read More >>
While I was in San Francisco touring gardens with my buddies Harriet and Ryan, I couldn’t stop taking pictures of container gardens. Although a lot of the plants were beautiful, more often than not I found myself snapping pictures of all the clever little ways people had filled their pots instead of the flowers that 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 ******* A Read More >>
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