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Weeding, Mulching and Planting

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I’ve been taking advantage of the recent stretch of warm and dry weather to get a lot of chores done in the garden. First up was weeding the garlic and brassicas in the main garden. After weeding, I mulched with … Continue reading →

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Planting Onions and Taters

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Yesterday was a busy planting day here, and I managed to get both onions and potatoes in the ground. This year I got my onions from Dixondale Farms. I ordered 5 varieties: Candy, Super Star, Red Candy Apple, Red Torpedo … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Transitioning

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

July is already more than half over, and there’s a noticeable change in the rhythm of things here. We’ve gone from planting, mulching and watering the summer garden to harvesting and preserving the summer fruits and veggies. And now it’s … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Rooted and Golden

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It is amazing to me how the garden can change directions so quickly. Last week it seemed like all of a sudden it was time to harvest roots here. It started with the onions. I pulled a couple of the … Continue reading →

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Poking Up & Leafing Out

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I love this time of year, because it brings a renewal of life. Seemingly overnight, the landscape changes from grays and browns to shades of green. Everywhere I look, things are poking up and leafing out. And many things are … Continue reading →

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