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Top Carrot
I’ve got my best crop of carrot that I’ve ever grown. I planted half a large packet of seeds (maybe 200?), and it seems like every single one grew into a good sized carrot. So the next question is:...
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Soil Testing: In a Bad Way
A post with more of my psuedo-science. I’ve had this conversation a few times with people: Me: “My soil sucks.” Other person more blessed than I: “Oh, so does mine.” Me: “I mean mine really sucks.”...
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Tomato cages for the ages
Psst…hey Buddy…you wanna buy a tomato cage? I’ve got some for you…cheap! Yeah, you can buy tomato cages cheap. They just aren’t worth it. I’ve tried every single type of cage available at the store....
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Spring Planting List
Some of last fall’s swiss chard. 8 beautiful plants. I didn’t eat a single leaf. Chard is now off of my ‘must plant’ list. I’m slowing down the garden this year…on purpose. Maybe I want some beds...
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Infestation!
I’m afraid. Very afraid. My yard and garage are INFESTED with this bug, and I don’t know what it is. Chances are, they will be eating my entire garden. I started seeing them a few weeks ago, and...
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STOP: It’s Broccoli Time!
Here it is- the end of the season for my cruciferous vegetables. This final cutting of broccoli signals the end of the winter crop as the summer season heats up. It makes me a little sad. I love the...
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June Showers bring…mosquitos?
The garden is still growing…but the weather has been strange. Rain in June…cool weather, and just a general lack of oppressive Central Valley dry heat that the tomatoes and squash love. Because...
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I’m the onion in the box
I was looking at a giant box of onions I have sitting out in my garage and I thought about how satisfying it was to grow them. Letting them go to waste would be horrible- so I better get to some...
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