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November Garden Update
Today I want to share a few of the things that are growing here this November. It’s been a mild fall so far, with warmer and drier than usual conditions. We finally had our first hard freeze this morning, which … Continue reading
June Garden Update
I wanted to give another update on the garden here at Happy Acres. I now have everything planted in the summer vegetable garden, and most everything has been mulched as well. Last week I got the pole beans planted, and … Continue reading
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Tagged beans, no-dig no-till, peppers, pole beans, summer squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, winter squashes
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May Garden Update
It’s time for another update on the garden here at Happy Acres. I’ve been busy lately working in the vegetable garden, and I would guess about 80% of the spring and summer plantings are complete. Most of the weedy areas … Continue reading
Planning the 2024 Garden
It’s always a fun time for me when I’m planning the new garden. By this time of year I’ve had a bit of time to rest up from last year’s efforts, and a fresh new garden year is waiting before … Continue reading
Harvest Monday October 23, 2023
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. The weather here has turned warm again, and the warm season veggies have responded by continuing to supply us with more harvests. I am surely happy … Continue reading

