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10 days ago I planted 2 seed trays with beet, broccoli, artichoke, cauliflower, bok choy, kale, and lettuce seeds. The plan is, after I clean up the garden a bit, I am going to plant the young seedlings in a few of the raised garden beds for a late fall harvest. I’m not too enthusiastic about having Read More >>
I have mixed feelings about the garden right now. Some parts of the garden are doing really, really well. Like this bean teepee you see above. The beans are faithfully climbing up the wooden poles and the hubbard squash below is spreading like wild fire. I’m super excited to see what it’s going to look Read More >>
One of my local grocery stores {Safeway} has cherries on sale this week for $1.29 a pound. So I got up bright and early and headed down to pick up 10 pounds so I could can some cherries to use later this winter. Have you ever tried home canned cherries before? Holy cats, they are 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 >>
Just a few short weeks ago this area was just plain old dirt. Well get a look at it now. Wahoooo! This is going to be the best flippin’ pumpkin patch ever! Grow Baby Grow!
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