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If you are short on space, or don’t have the time to dig a proper garden, or just think pallet gardening might something fun to try, I have put together a Pallet Gardening 101: Creating a Pallet Garden guide this tells you what to look for in a pallet and how I set mine up. This year I have Read More >>
It’s been a while since I’ve giving you an update on my wood pallet garden, so I thought I’d share a few pictures and let you know how everything is growing so far. Yesterday I planted 16 strawberry crowns. Last year I grew strawberries in gutters, outside along the garden paths and also in a vertical pallet Read More >>
I went out to the garden this afternoon to find some fruit for a fruit salad tonight, and was surprised to find so much out there. Here it is almost October, and there’s still plenty of good stuff growing in the backyard. Pretty stinkin’ awesome if you ask me. A few years ago we planted Read More >>
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been growing Tri-Star strawberries in our various backyards over the years. Tri-Star strawberries are da’ bomb when it comes to producing tons and tons of juicy strawberries for eating fresh in homemade jams, strawberry bruschetta, and in desserts. This morning I went out to the garden to Read More >>
The strawberries are back in full force again, and this time, instead of making jam or a dessert, I made focaccia bread. I had spotted this recipe from Saveur Magazine a while back and knew I wanted to try it. And I’m sure glad I did. It’s sweet, but not too sweet, and it goes Read More >>
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