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We recently harvested our garlic and knowing when to harvest garlic can sometimes be a wee bit tricky, so I thought I ‘d share what I’ve learned over the years so here’s how to harvest and store garlic. It depends on what type you grow {hardneck or softneck}, and unfortunately, you kind of have to Read More >>
I planted my parsnip seeds last night so that they will be ready by Thanksgiving. The awesome thing about them is that they actually taste better after a freeze, so you can keep them in the ground until you’re ready to eat them. If you haven’t ever tried them, I seriously recommend it–they have a Read More >>
Are you growing pumpkins this year? I’m hoping for a bumper crop to help towards my goal of growing 2 tons of fruits and vegetables in my backyard. The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird loves to grow them for her friends and I love to grow pumpkins for decorating the front porch with. Pumpkins are super Read More >>
Is it just me or does everyone and their brother start locking their doors around mid-summer because people are trying to sneak sacks of zucchini in peoples cars? I hear church parking lots are a prime spot for this sort of activity. Brief description: Zucchini is a summer squash. It provides awesome yields and can Read More >>
Photo Credit This will be my first year growing cumin and I’m pretty excited. I don’t know about you but I absolutely LOVE cooking with cumin. Yum Yum! Brief description: Cumin is an herb grown for the seeds. It adds a unique flavor to Indian and Mexican dishes. Where to Plant Cumin: Plant in full sun in containers, Read More >>
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