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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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Backyard Garden Plot Pictures – Week 28 of 52 Things are growing like crazy in our backyard garden. Especially the squash plant in the oak barrel along side the potting bench. It’s getting bigger everyday. The zucchini we have planted along side the fence is finally taking off too. The pallet garden needs a little Read More >>
One Hundred Dollars a Month reader Lani sent in this picture of a wood pallet she recently recycled and turned into an awesome flower garden. She had an old piece from a broken dresser that had been sitting in her garage for years and decided to attach it to the top of the pallet to Read More >>
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