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Last year I built a few potato towers and had minimal success. But in hindsight, I think the lack of watering {and pretty much neglect on my part was to blame}. So I decided to give the potato towers another try. First let me say, I personally believe the best way to grow potatoes is in the ground in a Read More >>
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{June 2012} 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 Read More >>
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If you still have a bag of quinoa in your pantry and you don’t know what to do with it, this recipe for quinoa salad with broccoli, garbanzo beans and cranberries turned out pretty awesome if I do say so myself. I’m still not sure what I’m going to do with all the free broccoli Read More >>
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Lucy the puggle dog and I thought we’d give you a little tour around the greenhouse today and show you what’s growing. Creepy Gnome Guy’s job this year is to protect the greenhouse. Last year he was stationed in the broccoli patch and the year before he protected the peas from the squirrels. The chive Read More >>
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I planted a flat of Toy Bok Choy seeds last week. Have you ever tried bok choy before? We love to chop it up and add it to stir fry. My daughter likes the smaller variety of bok choy better better than the giant leave you typically find in the grocery stores so that’s why Read More >>
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