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Yesterday I headed to the Home Depot for a new hose nozzle. That’s it. All I needed was one thing. But do you think I left with one thing? No, of course not. While I was there, I made a big mistake and veered over to the plant section. I’ll just take a look, I told Read More >>
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 >>
Do you remember the spaghetti squash I was so worried about last week? Well I’m happy to report Mr. Spaghetti is doing just fine thanks to all your comments on how to care for it. The area Mr. & Mrs. Spaghetti and the baby squash are growing has become a wee bit over run lately. This little Read More >>
Have you started thinking about your fall vegetable garden yet? Well you better hop to it. Over the weekend I started a second round of fall seedlings for my raised garden beds. The tray you see above is one I started a few weeks ago when I planted lettuces, bok choy, broccoli and a few other vegetables. Read More >>
Even though I am not a big fan of the heat, I am a HUGE fan of tomatoes. And to grow tomatoes, well, you need heat. This year I planted over 25 varieties of heirloom tomatoes. Some I grew from seed, and others I picked up at local Farmer’s Markets, Nurseries, or plant sales. I am hoping Read More >>
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