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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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Monday Recap: Digging, Drying and Fermenting

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Last week it was time to do some more digging for buried treasure in the garden, starting with potatoes. I wanted to try some of the Yukon Golds and see if they were ready. The tops were finally dying down … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Rooted and Golden

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It is amazing to me how the garden can change directions so quickly. Last week it seemed like all of a sudden it was time to harvest roots here. It started with the onions. I pulled a couple of the … Continue reading →

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Poking Up & Leafing Out

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I love this time of year, because it brings a renewal of life. Seemingly overnight, the landscape changes from grays and browns to shades of green. Everywhere I look, things are poking up and leafing out. And many things are … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Speared and Stoned

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Last week we finally spotted our first asparagus spear poking up through the mulch. And as usual with asparagus, the first one quickly leads to the second, and the third, and so on. We’re not quite ready to plan a … Continue reading →

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