Category Archives: Gardening

Seed Starting Update

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Here’s a quick update on some of my recent seed starting activities. The parsley I sowed early in February is up and ready to be potted up into individual containers. I find it does best when you transplant while it … Continue reading →

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Let the Seed Starting Begin

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Once again it’s time to start seeds for the garden. This time of year I start all of my seeds indoors using fluorescent lights setup in our basement. On February 3rd I started seeds for parsley, cilantro and chives. All … Continue reading →

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Planning the 2019 Garden

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Dave @ HappyAcres

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

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Dave @ HappyAcres

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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2018 Sweet Potato Review

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Sweet potatoes are a big thing here at Happy Acres, and I want to share my review of the ones I grew in 2018. I’ve been growing sweet potatoes in my garden for as long as I can remember, and … Continue reading →

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