The days are growing darker and there is a bite in the morning breeze. Before the first frost hits, which […]
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backyard livestock, chickens, garden, row covers, soil health, winter vegetables
It has been a cold, dry January thus far – at least it seems that way to me. Some of
How did it get to be November? The trees are looking half empty of their leaves and telling us it’s
Finally, the winter garden has been planted – better late than never. Winter vegetables need enough time to get established
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garden, winter vegetables
It is difficult to think about fall and winter crops when the tomatoes are just starting to ripen on the
Planting Fall & Winter Crops Read More »
vegetables, winter vegetables
“I can resist anything but temptation.” -Oscar Wilde This became the theme of my weekend, for better or worse. I
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backyard livestock, design, ducks, garden, winter vegetables
How did it get to be September already? Is someone playing a trick on my calendar? Here we are in
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garden, harvest, tomatoes, urban farm, vegetables, winter vegetables
It’s that time in the term. I am sleeping just enough… I am showering just enough… I am battling colds
We have been having swiss chard for dinner now for about three months. It’s a versatile vegetable packed with great
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cooking, egg recipes, harvest, recipes, winter vegetables
Planting season is just around the corner and it’s time to prep the beds that will soon hold spring crops.
Winter Garden Chores Read More »
garden, tips, winter vegetables