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Monthly Archives: January 2019
Planning the 2019 Garden
Like many other gardeners I know, I really enjoy garden planning. For me it’s a pleasant task on a cold winter’s day, though actually my planning starts way earlier than that. I take notes throughout the year on how things … Continue reading
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Stars of the Garden in 2018
Once again it’s time for my annual review of what did well in the garden, and what didn’t. In 2017 we had a bumper crop of sweet potatoes and I called it the Year of the Sweet Potato. This time … Continue reading
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2019 All-America Selections Winners
The lineup of 2019 AAS Winners was announced a while back, and in the edibles category it includes three national winners and four regional winners. For those who might not be familiar with it, All-America Selections (AAS) is an independent, … Continue reading

