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Right now the garden is in a holding pattern. Almost all of the tomatoes are green, and the squash are getting nice and fat. This time of year is the best part, but waiting for everything to ripen, is hard. Mostly because I know that when it does, it will be pandemonium trying to get Read More >>
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 >>
Hey, Mavis! This year we got an awesome 1,000 gallon water tank to use for our rainwater collection system that feeds off the carport. It has made all the difference in the world. We live NE of Dallas, TX (appx. 25 miles SW of Paris). Most everyone else around here has given up and plowed Read More >>
Books, Books and More Books from Amazon.com Joy the Baker Cookbook Everyday Pasta Heirloom: Notes from an Accidental Tomato Farmer 14,000 Things to be Happy About The Complete Tightwad Gazette Taste of Home Farm Fresh Favorites: Cook It, Can It, Freeze It Coupons, Freebies and Online Deals Amazon – Cottonelle Toilet Paper $6 for 12 Read More >>
I think green is the theme this week. Between all the new transplants, the green tomatoes, and the squash, you’d think all I was growing in my garden this year was green fruits and vegetables. Well you’re wrong. I’m just waiting for everything to ripen so I can do the happy dance. The kale is here to Read More >>
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