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Backyard Garden Plot Pictures – Week 39 of 52 We’ve been experiencing some cold and soggy weather here in Western Washington the past few days and I’ve been lazy and haven’t done too much gardening in the last 72 hours. We’ve been harvesting Bok Choy over the last 2 weeks and now it’s starting to 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 ******* It Read More >>
Can you believe it’s nearly October and the garden is still producing awesome amounts for fruits and vegetables? We had a less than stellar summer here in the Western Washington and I keep thinking we are going to get hit with an early frost or some sort of wickedly bad weather any day now. I Read More >>
Backyard Garden Plot Pictures – Week 38 of 52 You can totally tell things are winding down in the backyard garden. When I let the chickens out in the mornings there is a bit of chill in the air. I think I might have to double up on the long sleeved black t-shirts here pretty Read More >>
Yesterday Lucy Puggle and I built another garden box. 2 down, 14 more to go. And, did I tell you, I think I might have a new boyfriend? He works at the Home Depot in the lumber department. Twice this week I’ve walked in and asked him to pick out boards for me {I want Read More >>
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