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Tag Archives: peppers
Harvest Monday September 12, 2022
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. We got a bit of rain last week, though not as much as I hoped. After a dry August, any precipitation is welcome around here. The … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Cats, eggplant, greasy beans, peppers, pole beans, tomatoes
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A Few Favorites In 2022
Every year I usually do an annual end-of-year review of what did well in the garden, and what didn’t. Once again I am of jumping the gun to give a review of some of my current favorites that I have … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged #AASWinners, acorn squash, broccoli, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, winter squash
4 Comments
Harvest Monday July 18, 2022
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. We got some much needed rain the last few days, and I for one am happy about that. I’ve had to irrigate the vegetable garden lately … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged acorn squash, broccoli, cabbage, eggplant, hiking, peppers, risotto, tomatoes
7 Comments
2022 All-America Selections Winners
The lineup of 2022 AAS Winners has been announced, and in the edibles category it includes five national winners and three regional winners. For those who might not be familiar with it, All-America Selections (AAS) is an independent, non-profit organization … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged #AASWinners, AAS Winners, eggplant, lettuce, peppers, petunias, tomatoes, watermelons
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A Few More Favorites in 2021
Back in August I gave a quick review of some of my favorites that I had been harvesting and eating at the time. Now it’s December, and I have a few more favorites to add to that list. I do … Continue reading

