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June Salads and Herbs

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Dave

Our experiments with having more salad greens this summer are paying off so far. I’ve got beds around the greenhouse that get morning sun and afternoon shade, and I’ve planted some of them with heat tolerant lettuce and other greens. … Continue reading →

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Quick Refrigerator Pickles

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Dave

These are best made with homegrown cucumbers or ones from a farmer’s market, since supermarket cucumbers are usually waxed. Large, older cucumbers can be peeled if the skin is tough. Or use a peeler and peel alternating strips off the … Continue reading →

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Cucumbers, Tomatoes and E. Coli – Oh My

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Dave

Latest reports are that the recent European outbreak of E. Coli is a highly infectious and toxic new strain of the bacteria. Officials are still not sure exactly where the bacteria originated, but there seems to be a strong link … Continue reading →

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Church Garden Update

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Dave

The Church Garden (aka Love Garden) got off to a rocky start in 2011, but lately things are looking up. Here’s what has happened so far this year. On April 7th, my wife and I planted potatoes at the garden … Continue reading →

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Vegetables for 2011

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Dave

I have finally managed to compile the list of vegetables we are currently planning to grow here in 2011. It is difficult to rein myself in, because I am always trying different varieties to see which ones perform best here … Continue reading →

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Fall Roundup and Cleanup Chores

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Dave

We’ve been busy here with cleaning up the gardens as well as planting fall and winter crops. This afternoon we went to work on cleaning up the church garden. The twine from the stake and weave training system needed to … Continue reading →

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October Bounty

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Dave

The vegetable garden may have slowed down here but it’s not done by a long shot. This past week we harvested a nice and diverse mix of veggies that are possible here in fall with a little planning (and planting). … Continue reading →

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