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Tag Archives: sweet potatoes
February 2026 Update
It has been a quiet month here when it comes to gardening. The weather was cold and snowy early in the month, and harvesting was minimal. I was able to cut some curly kale from the greenhouse, which was a … Continue reading
Harvest Monday June 9, 2025
It’s time for Harvest Monday, where gardeners from all over celebrate all things harvest related. While the asparagus season here is now officially over, new crops are ready to harvest and eat. I pulled the first of the spring planted … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged kohlrabi, lettuce, rain, raspberries, salads, sweet potatoes
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Harvest Monday February 24, 2025
It’s time for Harvest Monday, where gardeners from all over celebrate all things harvest related. I’m starting to sound like a broken record here, but we got more snow and arctic cold weather last week. Thankfully the temperatures are forecast … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged blackeyes, bread, collards, farro, lettuce, snow, soup, sourdough bread, sweet potatoes, weather
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Harvest Monday February 17, 2025
It’s time for Harvest Monday, where gardeners from all over celebrate all things harvest related. I am surely ready for spring to arrive. We got a bit of snow early last week, and even more yesterday morning when a big … Continue reading
Stars of the Garden 2024 – Part 2
I hope you enjoyed reading the first part of my annual garden review, and I’m back again today with the second part. Let’s start with tomatoes, which are a favorite crop here and with many other gardeners too. The weather … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged cucumbers, hot peppers, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini
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