Independence Days

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Independence Days

Independence Days

Happy Independence Days everyone!With the weather still acting...well...not very winter-like, I spent a little time last weekend watering our fruit trees.  The terrifying thing is that they're already trying to bud out. Why is this terrifying?  Well, because we still have a good three months of freezing and possible frosts to look forward to.  Anyhow...In preparation for the warmer months,…
February 17, 2012
Independence Days

Independence Days

Happy Independence days everyone!  Here are this weeks accomplishments...Plant something: 1 flat of greens (Sassy Salad, Micro Greens & Spinach)Yellow Taxi TomatoesCherokee Purple TomatoesRoma TomatoesBrandywine TomatoesI've got visions of tomatoes dancing in my head...Harvest something: 1 oz mixed greens15 eggsPreserve something: I'm wondering if I can count the seeds I have saved this week?  If so, I've saved seeds from both Acorn Squash…
February 10, 2012
Independence Days

Independence Days

Here's my very first Independence Days post!  I've found that I've struggled a bit with what should actually be written here for a couple of reasons.  1) There are things we have gotten in the habit of doing and now we just do them without really thinking about it.  This is a good thing, no doubt, and interesting to reflect on.  2)…
February 4, 2012