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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 >>
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 ******* It Read More >>
Can you believe it’s nearly October and the garden is still producing awesome amounts for fruits and vegetables? We had a less than stellar summer here in the Western Washington and I keep thinking we are going to get hit with an early frost or some sort of wickedly bad weather any day now. I Read More >>
Books, Books, and More Books from Amazon.com Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook: 1400 Best Slow Cooker Recipes The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener The Gardener’s A-Z Guide to Growing Organic Food Garden Updates and Chickens Too! Mavis Butterfield | Backyard Garden Plot Pictures – Week 37 of 52 Building New Garden Boxes How to Grow Your Own Read More >>
This year I was hoping to be able to grow 2 tons of vegetables. It’s not going to happen. Why? Because I totally failed at rotating my crops. Keeping your soil healthy is essential to organic gardening–and I flat out asked too much of mine without giving enough in return. Basically, some plants take certain Read More >>
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