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Veggies All Around
I feel a bit guilty going out to my main garden. I’ve done very little but obsess and critique the weeds that have been so prevalent out there. AND I’ve been so devoted to the greenhouse beds, watering them every … Continue reading
Greenhouse in July
I had to laugh when I was at the Walker Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis and saw this sign. I am used to prairies and how long they take, but on this hot day in late June I was still surprised … Continue reading
Posted in garden, Greenhouse, prairie
Tagged black-eyed Susan, greenhouse, lupine, native landscaping, Piet Oudolf, plant communities, pollinator plots, prairie plugs, rudbeckia
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Fire
We’re big on fire here. The prairie needs it, so there is a lot of burning in spring and sometimes fall. Last week, those poplar trees that Steve cut down in late spring needed to be burned. Two piles down … Continue reading
Posted in garden, Greenhouse
Tagged blossom end rot, burning wood piles, greenhouse tomatoes, organic gardening, organic weeding, propane weeder, tomatoes
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Birthday Meal
I’ve been so preoccupied by the greenhouse goodies that I have not paid much attention to the outdoor garden. All I see out there is weeds, mostly, though suddenly things are getting started out there. Yesterday was my birthday, so … Continue reading
Posted in food, garden, Greenhouse, recipe
Tagged garden produce, kabob spice mix, Middle Eastern kabobs, tzatziki sauce
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No Food Gap
Usually this time in June is a bare spot in our garden eating. I pulled the bolted lettuce from the greenhouse today (though I still have some in the regular garden). I’ve thinned the beets in the garden so there … Continue reading
Posted in food, garden, recipe
Tagged garden vegetables, garlic scape pesto, greenhouse, greenhouse vegetables, mint pesto, pesto
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Chicken Update
I know you’ve been waiting to hear about my new flock of chickens. It’s been awhile since I’ve caught you up. I’m pleased to report they are every bit as entertaining as the last group. “Blackie,” the sole survivor of … Continue reading
Posted in garden, the Farm
Tagged Americauna, backyard chickens, Blue-laced Wyandottes, raising chickens
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Pre-Season Growth in the Greenhouse
The greenhouse is officially a game changer. At this point I’m just wondering how I can wrestle more space (always I need more!) for beds so I can expand my spring– and fall– production next year. I wasn’t sure what … Continue reading
Posted in garden, Greenhouse
Tagged garden vegetables, greenhouse, greenhouse gardening, May season
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Tenacious Weeds
I got the worst of the weeds out of raised bed #15 yesterday. The worst are thistle, and this bed had a lot of thistle. It’s the worst because it will come back and because it stings my hands if … Continue reading
Hard vs. Impossible
This spring is hard. But last spring during chemo was impossible. I’m always overwhelmed in the spring, although the self-talk helps me realize it is early and I can take it bed-by-bed until the garden is planted. Right now it’s … Continue reading
Posted in cancer, food, garden, Greenhouse, the Farm
Tagged backyard chickens, growing food, ovarian cancer, remission
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