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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 >>
First I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who weighed in last night about my tomato dilemma. I took your advise, and topped the ridiculously tall tomato plants. I didn’t want to do it, but everyone promised me my tomato plants would not only survive the cut, but grow bigger and better 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 >>
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