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Tag Archives: petunias
Harvest Monday April 4, 2022
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. Lettuce is still our main harvest these days, which is not a bad thing since I love what I call ‘salad season’. I cut a small … Continue reading
February Seed Starting Update
Here’s a quick update on my seed starting activities here in late February. It’s a busy time of year for me when seed starting season begins, and I am always babysitting lots of seedlings. I started parsley seeds back in … Continue reading
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Tagged brassicas, containers, eggplant, lettuce, parsley, petunias
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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
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Tagged #AASWinners, AAS Winners, eggplant, lettuce, peppers, petunias, tomatoes, watermelons
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March Seed Starting Update
Here’s a quick update on my seed starting activities here in late March. It’s a busy season for me, and I am always babysitting lots of seedlings this time of year. I started parsley and petunia seeds back in early … Continue reading
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Tagged brassicas, eggplant, parsley, peppers, petunias, seed starting, sweet potatoes, tomatoes
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Late April Greenhouse Tour
It’s time for another tour of the greenhouse to show what’s happening there in late April. Quite a bit has changed since I last did a tour back three weeks ago. It’s always a busy place this time of year, … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse
Tagged greenhouse, kale, lemongrass, lettuce, petunias, seedlings, zucchini
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