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I snapped a few pictures of our square foot garden while I was out working in the backyard today. For the most part things are growing as planned. I think I’ll set out some cucumber starts and more lettuce next week, and tomatoes, tomatoes are totally on the list as well. I just need to Read More >>
Last year I built a few potato towers and had minimal success. But in hindsight, I think the lack of watering {and pretty much neglect on my part was to blame}. So I decided to give the potato towers another try. First let me say, I personally believe the best way to grow potatoes is in the ground in a Read More >>
If I Plant 10 Pounds of Seed Potatoes How Many Will I End Up With? Is probably what a normal person would ask. But if I start with 90 pounds of seed potatoes, how many pounds do you think I will end up with? Anyone want to guess? But I’m pretty sure the chit is going to Read More >>
I was over in Puyallup today so I stopped by Watson’s Greenhouse and Nursery. In a nutshell, if I ever owned a nursery center, this would be it. Not to big, not so small, and knowledgeable employees within 20 feet no matter what direction you look. Oh, and flowers, plants, and housewares galore too. If they allowed Read More >>
Frieda’s Specialty Produce Company sent me a bag of Terrific Trio new potatoes {a sampling of blue, red and yellow potatoes} to try out, and let me tell you Bob, they were good. The last time I posted a recipe for roasted potatoes a few of you suggested I use Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, so I did. Holy canolies people, what Read More >>
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