Tag Archives: melons

Monday Recap: Transition Time

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

As the seasons change, it seems that much of my gardening time goes from planning to planting, then eventually to harvesting and preserving, which is what I find myself doing a lot of lately. I’ve frozen summer squash and raspberries, … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Melon Madness

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

A couple of weeks ago, if I wanted a melon I had to go buy one. Then all of a sudden, last week we had lots of them – 23 pounds of them to be exact. So, we got busy … Continue reading →

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Stars of the Garden in 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Now that 2013 is winding down, it’s time for my annual review of what did well in the garden this year. I like to do a recap of star performers every year, and point out some of the also-rans as … Continue reading →

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September Closeout Time

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Where has summer gone? Not only has it disappeared, but now September is almost over too. Oh well, I’m ready for fall anyway, which is a good thing since it’s officially here whether I’m ready or not. The garden bounty … Continue reading →

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The Good, the Great, and the Terrible

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The good in the title of this post is the Good Mother Stallard pole beans. They have taken quite a long time to produce, at least a month longer than Cherokee Trail of Tears and Rattlesnake, but I have finally … Continue reading →

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