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This morning Lucy the puggle dog and I went out to the raspberry patch to do a little weeding. Every year around this time, new raspberry growth starts popping up between the rows and I have to get out there and do some serious weeding before the new canes begin to take over the paths. Read More >>
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This morning I whipped up a batch of chipotle strawberry jam. Thanks to all those fresh berries I picked up from Mr. Produce Guy a few days ago I was able to get a jump start on canning season this year. Strawberry chipotle jam has a bit of a kick to it and I like Read More >>
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If you have followed my blog for any lenth of time then you know I LOVE to travel. I have learned over the years {through a trial and error–well, mostly error} that a little preparation goes a long way when it comes to getting the most out of vacations. Here’s 10 tips to try BEFORE Read More >>
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Our trio of blue cochin chicks are now one month old and thriving. There was a bit of a mean girls club going on the first week we had the chicks but our sweet little blueberry toughed it out and is quickly catching up in size with the other two chicks. Normally around four weeks Read More >>
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Welcome Komo News viewers, I’m so glad you’re here. Keith Eldridge stopped by this afternoon to help be open some packages and to help me track the gnomes on the world map Not only is he good at geography but he’s pretty handsome too! In case you’re wondering what this is all about, you can read the whole crazy plan HERE, Read More >>
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Why have boring old pots and planters for your container garden when you can garden in steel drums? That’s right, I painted these beauties Pepto Bismal pink, Grape Taffy and Tighty Whitey White. I picked these steel drums up at Wilco a while back and they had previously held concentrated apple juice. Yee- Haw! One Apple Read More >>
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Calling all neat freaks. If you are worried about soil falling out of your flower pots when you water your plants, there is an easy solution. Simply line your flower pot with a coffee filter before you fill it with soil to stop it from falling through the drainage hole. Yee-Haw! Gardening is fun. ~Mavis
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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 ******* Francisco Read More >>
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