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Even though the mornings are starting off a wee bit cooler lately, our backyard garden is still chugging along like the Little Engine that Could. The pink geraniums are hanging in there, and the ornamental cabbage and pansies are thriving. Call me crazy but I think I’ll try growing cucumbers in the greenhouse this winter. I’m Read More >>
Earlier this morning I stuck about 40+ pounds of zucchini on my porch. After shredding 28+ pounds of the stuff yesterday, I had had it. So I sent Girly Girl a text {I was desperate}. Mavis – Boatload of zucchini on my porch. You want it? Girly Girl – What do you want? Mavis – Read More >>
Last night I fired up the crock pot and made a batch of homemade pizza sauce while everyone was sleeping. When we woke up this morning the house smelled like a pizza parlor. It was awesome. Our heirloom tomatoes are trickling in at a rate of 5-10 pounds every few days or so. And while Read More >>
How To Freeze Shredded Zucchini. Yes, it’s a thing, let me tell you about it. Back in 2012 I went out to the garden to pick {what I thought would be} a few zucchini squash so I could make a couple of loaves of zucchini bread. Well apparently it had been awhile since I’ve picked Read More >>
Dear Girly Girl, It isn’t bad enough you ask me for chickens and then give them back or that you and your friend bartered with me for some beets and gave me a piddly amount of chocolate in return, but this, this takes the cake. This.Means.War. -Mavis __________________________________________ Are you ready for this? Last night Read More >>
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