I currently have 3 greenhouses in my backyard: the long house, the square house and the hoop house. Now that the long house is built and planted, it’s time for the square house to be taken down. Unfortunately (for my flower garden), Fred has discovered a super easy way to grown from seed. We’ve collected … Continue reading Growing From Seed
I ran across a great article about landscape design for beginners. It’s a quick read and has some important tips about things to consider while planning your garden: http://bit.ly/1iDGQtw Adding my 2 cents: “Make a list of needs and wants.” Get the whole family’s opinion. Look at your garden from the point of view of … Continue reading Landscape Design: Seven Tips for Beginners
Every spring I spend hours and hours planting annuals while pulling up the grasses and weeds that have encroached on the flower beds. Our budget doesn’t allow for annuals this year, so I’ve been rather lax in pulling the weeds. We ultimately decided to let the chickens free-range in the back yard and focus on … Continue reading Weeds – Purslane
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