Last weekend, with the sun shining brightly overhead, and the wind whipping across the back of the house, we decided to bring the newest Newbies into the front yard again for some exploration. To encourage foraging, Tool Lady threw down some feed and a few kernels of corn. They were very excited about it all! While they were pecking around, I played…
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So, you’ve planted some seeds, nursed them into existence and now you’re going to lop their heads off?! Yep!!! Alright, I know it’s hard…I actually hate this process…but it’s necessary in order to ensure that each of your plants has its best chance at producing some delicious harvests for you later this year. Now, how do you know which ones to lop…
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Harvest Monday
Happy Monday, everyone!!! Well, this week the weather has been all over the place! Warm and sunny mixed with cold and windy. We even got a couple of dustings of snow. Weird, weird winter. The warmth and longer days have really affected our hoop houses and everything is looking even better than it did last week! Our spinach is getting…
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With seeds starting season at its very beginning, I have realized that I don’t have enough pods to get me through! I debated about just buying a few more flats, but decided instead to buy a bag of organic seed starting mix and try to make my own pods out of recycled newspaper. I found this great tutorial on Little House…
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Independence Days
Happy Independence Days, everyone! Plant something: This week I’ve begun the process of attempting to sprout my sweet potatoes in order to grow a few slips. Not sure if I’m doing it right though…I’ve read a variety of things and most seem to contradict each other…I’ve cut one sweet potato in half and stuck each of its bottom halves into…
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Linking up to the 2012 Color Photography Project hosted by An Offering of Love and Insert Metaphor
