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You need a salad table

You need a salad table

Oct 31, 2009 | Garden

Earlier this year, we decided to give up  the battle against the slugs and snails in our garden for fresh leafy salad. Seedlings stood absolutely no chance against the evil pests and we couldn’t stand the thought of throwing tons of chemicals down just to let...

I have to say it was a good day

Feb 28, 2009 | Food, Garden, Homesteading Life

I’m not sure where the sun disappeared to today. The forecast was calling for a nice spring day with temps in the low 60’s (15°C.) It was about 50 and overcast instead, but at least there was no rain. We got the day started with a trip to Hagebau, the...

A bit of progress in the garden

Jul 16, 2008 | Garden

Well, we finally did something about the garden. I feel guilty for not going back there the last two days but Monday I was still recovering from working back there 3 hours on Sunday…and today it was just too hot in the morning to get out there. I may squeeze in...

Eggplants, chilies and tomatoes – oh my!

Aug 16, 2007 | Garden

Once again it’s been a while since our last garden update so here goes…I mentioned once or twice that we are giving our lettuce a try in window boxes along our courtyard and at the front of the house. These are the plants by the courtyard which are really...