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January Seeds Bring March Salads

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

At a presentation I gave last year on growing greens I was asked how I managed succession planting for lettuce. My answer was “always have seedlings ready to plant”.  To do that, I start lettuce seeds indoors every 3-4 weeks. … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Babies

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

“There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.” — Ophelia in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Long associated with memory and remembering, rosemary is an ancient herb that has many habits of growth and even more uses. Its name derives from the Latin, ros, meaning dew, … Continue reading →

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Winter Garden Update

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The New Year started off with bitter cold weather here. Overnight lows got down in the single digits, and the temps did not get above freezing for 11 days in a row. Despite that, we still have winter hardy veggies … Continue reading →

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Taking Inventory

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This time of year I normally take inventory of my seed collection. I have a spreadsheet which details all the varieties of seeds, plus their age, and the approximate number of seeds remaining in each packet. This is no small … Continue reading →

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Looking Backward and Forward

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s hard to believe another year has passed. When I was a child, I couldn’t wait for time to fly by. I was always anxious for Christmas to come, for summer recess to arrive, to get my Learner’s Permit and … Continue reading →

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