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Drying Down, Putting Up and Vining All Over

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Summer has only just arrived, and already we are busy here daily preserving the harvests. My wife is in charge of blueberries, and almost every morning she is out there in the blueberry patch harvesting. She has to ‘suit up’ … Continue reading →

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Herbal Infused Simple Syrups

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I love experimenting in the kitchen. My mother taught me to cook when I was quite young, and since she liked to try new things in the kitchen, I guess it rubbed off on me. The latest thing I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Late May/Early June Harvests

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

As we exit May and enter into June, our harvests are starting to see a little more variety. I got a taste of several new (to me) varieties, which is always exciting. I started cutting the chard I planted in … Continue reading →

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May Harvests

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s hard for me to believe it is already May. But the calendar says so, and a cool wet spring this year has kept things green and growing, which is a welcome change from the hot and dry conditions of … Continue reading →

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The Greenhouse in Early May

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s been a while since I gave a tour of the greenhouse, either virtually or in person. It’s a busy place this time of year, and I am out there several times each day watering seedlings and doing various potting … Continue reading →

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