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Tag Archives: spinach
Cold Frames in December
Using cold frames is one of my favorite ways to extend the growing season here at Happy Acres. I’ve been using cold frames for a long time, and the design has changed as my needs and intended use for them … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged arugula, Brassica carinata, cold frame, kale, lettuce, spinach
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Harvest Monday November 2, 2015
Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. It’s hard to believe it is November already, with Thanksgiving only a bit over three weeks away. It must be true though, because I just put in an order … Continue reading
Planting For Fall and Winter
The seedlings I started a few weeks ago have been growing in the greenhouse, and it’s now time to start getting them planted in the greenhouse and cold frame beds. I’ve got lettuce, spinach, arugula, cilantro, mizspoona and a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged arugula, cold frame, greenhouse, Highland Kale, kale, lettuce, spinach
10 Comments
October Greenhouse Tour
It’s been awhile since I gave a tour of the greenhouse. I like to do that occasionally to show what’s going on in there for those who are curious, plus I also like to document it for my own use … Continue reading
Posted in Greenhouse
Tagged arugula, cilantro, greenhouse, kale, lettuce, parsley, plug flats, spinach
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Kitchen Garden in May
Today I thought I would do an update on the area I call the kitchen garden. I call it that because it’s close to the house and with easy access to the kitchen, unlike the main garden area that is … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged amaranth, Asian g, Asian greens, Cima di Rapa, cold frame, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, onions, potatoes, spinach
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