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So as I begun to dig up the perennial herb garden today, I started to question whether or not I wanted to move all of the mint and oregano to the “new” herb garden alongside the greenhouse. A few years ago when I planted mint for the first time, I had no idea how invasive Read More >>
I headed out to the greenhouse this morning to give the plants a drink and look at what I found. Roma, Stupice and Green Zebra tomatoes plus a few leaves of Romain lettuce. Yeah baby yeah! I’m thinking BLT’s might be on the dinner menu tonight. Rainbow Swiss Chard. Spinach. Wahooo! It’s been a while Read More >>
Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard, and all she found was KALE. I am beginning to rethink the whole “Was it a good idea to plant Brussels sprouts ” idea. I mean really, the plants are a total garden hog, and the Brussels Sprouts are taking forever to grow. At this rate, we may Read More >>
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 >>
Okay, I have a question for you. Do you think it’s better to plant potatoes in the Spring or Fall? Judging by the size and quality of these late fall potatoes, I almost think it might be better to plant potatoes in the fall up here in Washington state. I have never purposely tried growing Read More >>
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