Monthly Archives: April 2010

Garden Dreams

Dreaming of this summer when I will have 5 times as many planted as last year.

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Garden Dreams……

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Cucumber Tips and Uses

  WOW I DID NOT KNOW ANY OF THIS.. AWESOME. The Amazing Cucumber This information was in The New York Times several weeks ago as part of their “Spotlight on the Home” series that highlighted creative and fanciful ways to … Continue reading

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Herb Drying

 Currently Basil and Parsley are started indoors, while the Mint and Rosemarie are thriving out doors.  This assumes you grew your own herbs, but the same applies to herbs bought from a farmer’s market, roadside stand or acquired from a friend. … Continue reading

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Container Gardening Tips to Consider

Container gardening Most people think of a garden as a large plot of ground with vegetables neatly arranged in rows. However, many people live in areas where a garden plot is not desirable or possible. With the increasing popularity of … Continue reading

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Container Garden Plant Selection

  Plant Selection For container gardens, choose vegetable varieties that stay small. Obviously, a giant squash or pumpkin plant may spread more than ten feet and may not be the best candidate for a patio planting. Smaller plants such as … Continue reading

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Companion Planting Tool

What can go next to what in the garden. Great tool from Square Foot Gardening. companion_planting_color

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Mountain Monday

Pic of Rib Mountain 4 miles from the homestead. Glorious Sunny Day!

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Pineapple Pico De Gallo

  Makes 2-1/2 cups This is a sweet-hot variation on classic Pico De Gallo. It’s a summery salsa that goes well with grilled pork or shrimp. 1/4 onion diced 1 large tomato seeded and diced 1 cup diced pineapple 1/2 cup … Continue reading

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