Author Archives: Dave @ HappyAcres

Mulching Experiments

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This year I’ve decided to try something new in the garden for mulching – woven weed barrier fabric. The material I’m using is four feet wide, and listed as “professional grade 3.2 oz” material. I have used similar fabric in … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday May 17, 2021

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. It’s another week, and not much has changed here. Cold weather has delayed planting outside, but at least it has made for high quality salad greens. … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday May 10, 2021

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. Salad season continues here for us, though the cool temperatures have also put soup on the menu. I made cuttings of Oscarde and Navara red oakleaf … Continue reading →

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In A Holding Pattern

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Dave @ HappyAcres

With our May weather here turning colder than usual, I have delayed planting any of the warm season vegetables for the time being. Tomatoes, peppers, squash and beans both prefer and need warmer temperatures than we are having. So I … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday May 3, 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. It’s still salad season here for us. It’s my first time growing Navara lettuce, and this red oakleaf type is doing quite well for me. It’s … Continue reading →

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