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Here is the bartering video in case you missed the live version on Making it in America with Vinnie Politan. P.S. I have no idea why on earth I am smiling SO BIG in the video. You’d think with my crappy British teeth, I’d be trying to keep my mouth shut. Oh, and who is Read More >>
Okay, I have a question for you. Do you think it’s better to plant potatoes in the Spring or Fall? Judging by the size and quality of these late fall potatoes, I almost think it might be better to plant potatoes in the fall up here in Washington state. I have never purposely tried growing Read More >>
When I picked up my 4 free boxes of “chicken scraps” from Mr. Produce Guy this week I was pretty hopeful. As I quickly placed the boxes in the back of the car, I was thinking, cool we’d have grapes and cantaloupe for lunches, and plenty of lettuce for soft tacos this week. Sweet! Then Read More >>
Yesterday I harvested the last of the winter squash. There were a few butternuts, Burgess buttercups, and spaghetti squash to pick. Out of all of the squash I grew this year, I am most excited to try the Burgess buttercup squash. Since my sweet potatoes were a total dud, I am totally taking the Botanical Interests seed Read More >>
Because I didn’t do any shopping at the grocery stores to fill my refrigerator last week, instead I spent the week pulling weeds in the garden and bartering with my neighbors. So not only did I save on gas, but I saved a few pennies as well. After all, I need to conserve my resources Read More >>
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