Monthly Archives: July 2014

My Five Favorite Ways to Preserve Tomatoes

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

For many gardeners, nothing says summer any better than vine-ripened tomatoes. And even if you don’t grow them yourself, this time of year great tasting tomatoes are readily available from farmer’s markets and roadside stands. While homegrown fresh tomatoes are … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Harvesting and Preserving

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It seems like the garden has hit full-blown production mode here of late. The kitchen counter is the center of much of the action. Goodies come in, they get processed, and more stuff comes in to take their place. Last … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday: July Flowers

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I thought I would share some images of the Happy Acres summer flowers that are blooming now. First up is the Becky Shasta daisy. It’s a lovely bloomer that butterflies like but the deer don’t! Nearby Becky is the Jubilee … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Transitioning

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

July is already more than half over, and there’s a noticeable change in the rhythm of things here. We’ve gone from planting, mulching and watering the summer garden to harvesting and preserving the summer fruits and veggies. And now it’s … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spotlight: Wave Petunias

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Regular readers may recall that I am a big fan of the Wave petunias. I’ve been growing petunias for as long as I can remember, and when the Wave varieties first appeared I couldn’t wait to try them. The Petunia … Continue reading →

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