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Over the weekend a tree fell smack dab in the middle of our pumpkin patch killing two plants. Luckily we were all inside when it happened. Living in a wooded area has it’s perks, but falling trees, isn’t one of them. The rest of the garden is doing really well though. The second round of Read More >>
Do not attempt to grow lettuce in a greenhouse when the temperature outside is in the mid 80’s. It won’t work out too well. Not that I would know anything about that. 😉 Yesterday was greenhouse clean up day. It’s been awhile since I did anything out there but water or harvest vegetables, so I Read More >>
Did I tell you my 50 foot hose has gone missing? Seriously, how does a hose disappear? I’m sure it will resurface at some point but with the weather in the 80’s and 90’s around here lately, watering the garden has turned into a major chore. I have to make at least 5 trips with Read More >>
In some ways my garden feels like a bit of a failure this year. I knew coming into this years gardening season I wouldn’t have much time to spend on it between April and June because of all our summer commitments and end of the school year duties I had taken on. Instead of an entire Read More >>
It feels like forever and 27 days since I have posted some pictures of my backyard garden. Maybe it’s time I get off my keister and get back to work. 😉 We came home from our mini holiday to find mint growing EVERYWHERE. Note to self: never plant mint unless you put it in a Read More >>
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