Tag Archives: Gardening

June Garden Update

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Today I want to give an update on the vegetable garden and how it’s doing here in early June. The last couple of weeks I have been busy fertilizing, spreading compost and planting. At this point, I have everything planted … Continue reading →

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No-Dig No-Till Update

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This year I am experimenting with the no-dig no-till method of gardening in a couple of beds and I want to give an update on that project. As I get older, I am always looking for more ways to make … Continue reading →

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July Garden Update

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s time for another virtual tour of our vegetable garden here in late July. The early  spring planted crops are gone now, and the summer vegetables are coming in. We had a colder than usual wet spring, followed by a … Continue reading →

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Scaling Back

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Dave @ HappyAcres

When we moved to Happy Acres back in 2007, I couldn’t wait to work up a spot for a vegetable garden. Due to the heavy deer presence, it had to be fenced. The area is about 40 feet by 45 … Continue reading →

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How Hardy Is Lettuce – 2011 Trials

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Last year I tested several different varieties of lettuce, plus a few other greens, to try and determine just how much cold weather they can take. I grew the lettuce and greens in my cold frames, which were covered with … Continue reading →

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