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    The Perennial Garden

    We have been actively growing as much of our food as possible on our tiny plot for a few years now.  And for those few years, we have been kicking our own asses in an attempt to grow as much of our food as possible. There’s the seed starting and…

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    Sowing, Growing, and Harvesting Echinacea

    Echinacea, also known as the Purple Coneflower, is a perennial flower that is known for its beauty and medicinal purposes alike.  When in full bloom, Echinacea will attract both butterflies and bees and will make you want to spend countless hours in the garden watching all of the action!  In…

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    The First Seeds

    Last weekend, in celebration of the warm days, the extended forecast (no hard freezes in the foreseeable future) and the inspiration to sow some seeds, we finally got outside for a couple of hours, cleaned up a few of the beds, and pushed the first seeds of 2014 into soil!…

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    Seed Starting 2014

    With Spring officially upon us, it only makes sense that it would be time to begin the seed starting process! I have felt very behind in the seed starting area this spring, though really, I’m not behind where most people are, just behind my own idea of how far ahead…

  • DIY - Grow - Sow

    Quick Hoop House DIY

    A couple of winters ago we decided to turn one of our raised beds into a hoop house in an attempt to extend our season a bit.  So we purchased some supplies, threw it all together, planted a few spinach and kale seeds and expected magic in November. No, I’m…