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Even though summer is winding down here in Western Washington, things are just beginning to pick up in the greenhouse. This winter I am going to try and grow as many vegetables in the greenhouse as I can. And I’m starting with peas. Last week I planted a packet of Sugar Snap Peas in two large containers Read More >>
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Just when you think the Best Chocolate Chip Recipe on the Planet can’t get any better, I go and make s’mores out of them. Best. Thing. Ever. Make them and then hide them from everyone you know, because the second a person tries them, they will down the entire pan. Not that I know from Read More >>
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Remember a couple of weeks ago when I told you about how to get a FREE Happy Dog Box? All I did was complete a 3-question survey about my dog and then I entered my contact info to score a FREE Happy Dog Box of Dog Treats and Toys worth $42. I did have to pay $9.99 Read More >>
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Bartering wise, this has been a pretty busy week for us. After harvesting beets a few days ago I left a bundle of beets on my neighbors porch. I had never bartered with her before but had heard through the grapevine that she LOVED fresh beets so I said, what the heck, and put a Read More >>
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I picked an enormous bowl full of heirloom tomatoes the other day but since I’m still feeling a little under the weather, instead of making salsa, I went ahead and whipped up a batch of sun dried tomatoes instead. {Well technically, they’re called dehydrated tomatoes}. 😉 I LOVE adding sun dried tomatoes to homemade pizzas, Read More >>
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Yesterday I was in the mood for some Crock Pot Corn Chowder, so Lucy the trouble Puggle and I went out to the potato patch looking for some spuds to dig up. We set our sights on the longest row {the one closest to the greenhouse} and started sifting through the soil with a hand tool. Read More >>
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This year I’m on a mission to grow 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in my suburban backyard. In 2012 I was able to grow 2,028 pounds, and in 2013 I’m going double or nothing. I have absolutely no idea if I’ll be able to achieve my goal. But, as with any adventure, half the fun is getting there. ~Mavis ******* This Read More >>
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