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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 >>
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Last week when I told you the tomatoes in my greenhouse were about 6 inches from hitting the ceiling, you chimed in and told me to trim them. But did I listen? NO. And now I’m in trouble. One of my tomato plants has fallen over, and I can’t avoid the tomato dilemma any longer. I need Read More >>
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Dear Handsome Husband, I know you are busy at work right now, but you should seriously consider coming home for lunch. I just made the most amazing baked tomato dish with the rest of those reclaimed tomatoes I salvaged earlier this week. Need a baking dish? Amazon has the Cordon Bleu 1-Quart Round baking dish on Read More >>
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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 >>
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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?
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About a month ago, a copy of Bon Appetit magazine found it’s way into my hands. As I was flipping through the pages, I came across a recipe for strawberry tarts, and it stopped me in my tracks. I don’t consider myself to be an adventurous cook, I just tend to make whatever’s fast and easy Read More >>
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Last week I splurged and purchased 2 of the Sharing Spree $5 for $10 Oroweat Outlet Store deals. The deal is no longer available, but I basically paid $10 out of pocket for a $20 store credit. Well yesterday, Monkey Boy and The Girl and I redeemed the credit. This was our first time a the Read More >>
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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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