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Books, Books, and More Books from Amazon.com Fix, Freeze, Feast: The Delicious, Money-Saving Way to Feed Your Family Quinoa Revolution: Over 150 Healthy, Great-Tasting Recipes Under 500 Calories The Gardener’s A-Z Guide to Growing Organic Food Giveaways Giveaway – THREE Botanical Interests Seed Collections Garden Updates and Chickens Too! Pallet Gardening – The Strawberries are Read More >>
This year I’m on a mission to grow 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in my suburban backyard. In 2012 I was able to grow 2,028 pounds, and in 2013 I’m going double or nothing. I have absolutely no idea if I’ll be able to achieve my goal. But, as with any adventure, half the fun is getting there. ~Mavis ******* When Read More >>
This week when we picked up the “chicken scrap” boxes from Mr. Produce Guy, there were quite a few watermelons. And The Girl and I were VERY excited. We LOVE watermelon. And so do our pet chickens. Back in April of 2012 when I asked our local produce guy if we could collect extra scraps Read More >>
Albertsons $41.70 Last week I pretty much lounged around in bed because of my dental surgery. So I decided to send The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird to Albertsons {with a small list} and this is what she came back with. Ha! Serves me right for sending a teenager to the grocery store alone. Read More >>
Backyard Garden Plot Pictures – Week 34 of 52 Well I finally figured out what kind of squash plant is growing in the half oak barrel next to the fence, Delicata Honeyboat. Have you ever tried it before? So far I have 3 squash growing and let me tell you Bob, I am keeping my Read More >>
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