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Backyard Garden Plot Pictures – Week 30 of 52 It’s been another busy week in our backyard garden. The squash we planted in the oak barrel alongside the potting bench is really starting to take off and the zucchini planted along the fence line are as well. If you look real hard you might be Read More >>
After I watered the square foot garden this morning I snapped a few pictures so I could share them with you. The good news is, all but 2 squares have something growing in them. The bad news? The zucchini seeds I planted were eaten by slugs. Boo! Since it’s too late in the season to Read More >>
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 ******* Now Read More >>
Backyard Garden Plot Pictures – Week 29 of 52 You know how the saying goes… The cobblers children have no shoes. Well lately I feel like I have so many other things on my plate that my backyard vegetable garden is getting neglected. Sure the raspberries, cabbage, chard and the occasional vegetables are getting picked, Read More >>
Wowie Zowie! Take a look at all that free food! As you would imagine, summer is one of the best times of year to score free produce because there is such an abundance of food flowing into grocery stores. Before I could take my final picture, The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird snagged 2 Read More >>
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