Tag Archives: Gardening

Cold Frames

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I made another cold frame yesterday, using the same design I’ve used for the last several ones I’ve made. They are 4 feet by 4 feet square, about 8 inches tall in front and tapering to 12-1/2 inches in back. … Continue reading →

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Gardening Book Review: Oriental Vegetables

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Oriental Vegetables: The Complete Guide for the Gardening Cook By Joy Larkcom 232 pages I bought this book last year when I was looking to expand my knowledge about growing and cooking with Oriental vegetables. I have found that there … Continue reading →

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Handy Online Resources for Gardeners

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I don’t know about you, but when I find a neat online resource, I like to share it with others. And no, I’m not talking about a youtube video of a piano-playing cat – cute though it may be! No, … Continue reading →

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Last But Not Least

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The calendar on the wall says that another year is coming to an end. I’m not really big on resolutions, and today finds me no more introspective than usual. I went for a nice walk this morning, enjoying the balmy … Continue reading →

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How Hardy Is Lettuce?

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Lettuce is generally regarded as being a hardy annual vegetable. But how hardy is it really? This year I have been experimenting to try and find the answer to that question. And a colder than usual November and December has … Continue reading →

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