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Harvest Monday July 2, 2018

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. First I want to thank everyone who sent kind words about our cat Ace’s passing last week. Ace was one of those special pets, with enough personality for at … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Peppers

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Last year was a not a great year for peppers here. I had insect problems with the seedlings, and many of the plants just never really took off like they should. As a result, we had barely enough sweet peppers … Continue reading →

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Babysitting – Seed Starting Update

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This time of year I usually find myself babysitting hundreds of little seedlings waiting to go out into the garden. This year is no different, and since the wet spring weather has slowed down planting I probably have more babies … Continue reading →

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2018 All-America Selections Winners

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The lineup of 2018 AAS Winners has been announced, and in the edibles category it includes seven national winners and two regional winners. For those who might not be familiar with it, All-America Selections (AAS) is an independent, non-profit organization … Continue reading →

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Stars of the Garden in 2017

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s time for my annual review of what did well in the garden, and what didn’t. In my 2016 review I called it The Year of the Pepper, since I harvested over 75 pounds of them. In 2017 the peppers … Continue reading →

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