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Is it just me, or does my garden look totally naked? Sheesh, all I did was pull up a few dying plants and tidy up the place and now the garden is almost bare. I don’t know whether to be happy this years harvest is nearly over, or if I should be motivated to get Read More >>
I don’t know when my love affair with potatoes began, but I am deeply in love with them. Even though my Irish Handsome Husband loves them, I don’t think I have enough recipes to keep up with the harvest. So in addition to bombarding my neighbors, friends and the local food bank with potatoes, I’ll Read More >>
Christina, a freelance graphic designer from Nevada sent in a boatload of pictures of her garden recently and I thought they were super cool. So I asked her to give us a virtual tour: The Live Long and Prosper garden is about 15 by 25 feet and is located in a large area behind my 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 ******* I Read More >>
In a lot of ways, beans are like zucchini. When they grow, you better watch out or they will overtake your pantry, fridge, counter. Picking is never ending and so is the supply of green beans. So I’m always looking for simple ways to spice them up and make a side dish out of them. Read More >>
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