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This year my goal is to grow 2,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I can do it. With 16 raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a raspberry patch and a few more planting beds sprinkled throughout our property, I believe growing 2,000 pounds of food is an attainable goal. Even if I do Read More >>
First of all, if you happen to know the name of the purple and white speckled beans you see above please, please, please let me know in the comment section below. I absolutely must grow them next year. Yesterday I had an appointment in Puyallup, so I decided to pop by the Puyallup Fair while I was Read More >>
I received an email last night from one hundred dollars a month reader Jenny. She is worried about her zucchini plant. Since I am not a zucchini expert, I thought maybe one of you could help. Here is an excerpt of her email: Unfortunately this year our zucchini harvest has slowed down. Something has started Read More >>
Okay peeps, I need your help. This morning I’m off to The Home Depot to pick up a few more bags of my favorite seed starting soil. The seeds I planted about a month ago are now ready to plant outside thus making room for more seed trays under my 2 sets of grow lights. Read More >>
Yesterday, I worked on cleaning out the pea bed. I’m not sure exactly how large it is, but if I had to guess I’d say about 2′ by 30′ or so. Earlier in the spring I planted sugar snap peas, and over the past month we’ve been snacking on them and enjoying the fresh peas Read More >>
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