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I need your help! I just returned from the garden with a huge basket of Italian Genovese Basil that I grew from seed. Now what? I already have a boatload of pesto in the freezer and since this is my first year growing large amounts of basil successfully, I’m not exactly sure what to do with it. Do you Read More >>
Things are really starting to heat up in the garden. For the first time this year I am starting to see tiny tomatoes forming on some of the 100 heirloom tomato plants I have growing in the raised garden beds. It’s so exciting! I’m hoping by this time next month my counter tops and windowsills Read More >>
I just went outside to water the pallet gardens and had to do a double take. Holy crap! What on earth just ate my plants?
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 >>
This is the first year I have been successful at growing broccoli, and I owe it all to starting my seeds indoors under grow lights. Earlier this spring instead of planting broccoli seeds in the garden and hoping for the best, I chose to plant my seeds indoors instead. And it made all the difference Read More >>
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