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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been growing Tri-Star strawberries in our various backyards over the years. Tri-Star strawberries are da’ bomb when it comes to producing tons and tons of juicy strawberries for eating fresh in homemade jams, strawberry bruschetta, and in desserts. This morning I went out to the garden to Read More >>
This weekend I’ll be working on cleaning out a few of the raised garden beds. The zucchini and cucumbers have about a week or two left and the beans are almost done. A lot of the squash vines are starting to wither away as well. For everything there is a season, right? Luckily the carrots Read More >>
Last night I harvested a few mayflower beans. These beans have “said to have been brought to North America on the Mayflower by Ann Hutchinson in 1620.” Originally I was planing on eating these beans when they were young and green, but somehow along the way I got side tracked. And so now, we are going 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 >>
About a year after we moved into our house the Handsome Husband built a fence. I wanted to start a large garden, but couldn’t because of the deer that wander though our neighborhood on a daily basis. Plus, we had this neighbor {who has since moved} who would come outside every stinkin’ time the Handsome Husband or Read More >>
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