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Harvest Monday August 21, 2017

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. I’m calling today the Great Eclipse Edition, since this afternoon we will be having a partial solar eclipse with about 99% of the sun blocked out by the moon. … Continue reading →

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Winter Squash Update

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It looks like it’s going to be a good year for winter squash here. I’ve already started harvesting some of the early maturing types like Honeybaby butternut and Buffy. These are both individual sized ones that weigh around a pound … Continue reading →

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Variety Spotlight: Pepitas Pumpkin

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This is the latest in a series of posts that I’ve done about my favorite varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs we grow at Happy Acres. To see my other Spotlights, and those from other garden bloggers, visit the Variety Spotlights … Continue reading →

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Growing the 2016 All-America Selections Winners

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I am excited to be growing several of the 2016 AAS National Winners this year. For those who might not be familiar with it, All-America Selections (AAS) is an independent, non-profit organization that tests new varieties of flowers and vegetables … Continue reading →

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Variety Spotlight: Seminole Pumpkin

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This is the latest in a series of posts that I’ve done about my favorite varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs we grow at Happy Acres. To see my other Spotlights, and those from other garden bloggers, visit the Variety Spotlights … Continue reading →

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