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Tag Archives: arugula
Planting For Fall and Winter
The seedlings I started a few weeks ago have been growing in the greenhouse, and it’s now time to start getting them planted in the greenhouse and cold frame beds. I’ve got lettuce, spinach, arugula, cilantro, mizspoona and a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged arugula, cold frame, greenhouse, Highland Kale, kale, lettuce, spinach
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October Greenhouse Tour
It’s been awhile since I gave a tour of the greenhouse. I like to do that occasionally to show what’s going on in there for those who are curious, plus I also like to document it for my own use … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse
Tagged arugula, cilantro, greenhouse, kale, lettuce, parsley, plug flats, spinach
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Rain Makes the Fall Garden Grow
We got a little over an inch of rain yesterday and last night, which certainly was timely and saved me from having to water new plantings. It was the second nice rain since I planted the fall brassicas back on … Continue reading
Full House
The greenhouse shelves are full right about now. It’s amazing how fast they fill up this time of year. But then, that’s why I installed shelving, to hold plants. Right now the plants are mostly warm weather veggies like tomatoes, … Continue reading
Monday Recap: April Showers
It has been a rainy April this year, which isn’t that unusual here in our area. We’ve had over six inches so far, and it has rained thirteen out of the twenty days. It’s the season for many green things … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Gardening
Tagged arugula, asparagus, bread, carrots, green garlic, Monday Recap, pesto, spinach
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