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How To Grow Your Own Food – Mavis’ Vegetable Garden Tour

By Mavis Butterfield on June 28, 2012 - 3 Comments

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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Gardening

Mavis Garden Blog – Something is Eating My Strawberry Plants

By Mavis Butterfield on June 27, 2012 - 17 Comments

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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Desserts, Recipes

Strawberry Dessert Recipe – Strawberry Tarts with Ginger-Pecan Crust

By Mavis Butterfield on June 27, 2012 - Leave a Comment

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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2000 Pounds or Bust, Gardening

How to Grow Your Own Food – Weigh In Wednesday

By Mavis Butterfield on June 27, 2012 - 12 Comments

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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Desserts, Recipes

4th of July Recipe Ideas – Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches

By Mavis Butterfield on June 26, 2012 - 2 Comments

Looking for a quick and easy dessert for the 4th of July? No problem. All you need are a few ice cream sandwiches, a jar of sprinkles and you’re all set. Put your kiddos in charge of dessert this year. The directions are super easy! Click on the Pin it tab below to share this Read More >>

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To Sting or Not to Sting – Thoughts About Keeping Honey Bees

By Mavis Butterfield on June 26, 2012 - 17 Comments

{photo credit} I’ve been thinking about keeping bees again. Although I’m allergic to bees, I still think it would be pretty darn cool to harvest our own honey. I mean after all, we already have chickens and a large vegetable garden, wouldn’t bees seem like the next step? Plus, I’d get to wear a rather Read More >>

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Reclaimed Food

How to Get Free Food Week # 10 – Reclaimed Food Show and Tell

By Mavis Butterfield on June 26, 2012 - 11 Comments

This past week I was able to pick up 4 boxes of fresh produce that was headed for the dumpster. After The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird and I sorted through all of the boxes, we ended up with yet another amazing haul of free fresh fruit and vegetables. Can anyone tell me how Read More >>

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