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Tag Archives: greenhouse
Missing Jonas and Deja Vu
Once again I am happy to not be shoveling out from a massive winter storm, in this case one called Jonas. The latest named storm passed mostly east of us, leaving Happy Acres with a little snow on the ground … Continue reading
December Greenhouse Tour
Here in early December the weather outside is seasonably cold, with lows dipping down below freezing most nights and down to a frosty 20°F this morning. But inside the protected environment of the greenhouse lots of things are still growing. … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse
Tagged arugula, greenhouse, Highland Kale, lettuce, mizspoona, salad boxes
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Harvest Monday November 23, 2015
Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. Harvests here are slowing down for sure, with me harvesting cold weather crops on an as-needed basis. I needed some kale last week for a dish I was making, … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged blueberries, chimichurri, greenhouse, kale, parsley, raspberries, Seminole, winter squash
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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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