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Monday Recap: Gobble Gobbled

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I think it is safe to say my wife and I have gotten our fill of turkey for a while. Last week I picked up a fresh local turkey from Uebelhack Turkey Farm that weighed almost 18 pounds. I baked … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Frozen and Smoked

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Last week brought our first real frost of the fall season, and also a hard freeze. With temperatures expected to fall to near 25°F Sunday morning, that meant it was time for a sweep of the garden to harvest anything … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Winding Down and Coming In

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s another one of those transitional times of year, as we go from warm weather to cool, long days to shorter ones, and gardening chores slowly start winding down for the year. Last week I cut a few more herbs … Continue reading →

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Cleanup and More Fall Planting

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This week I managed to do some much needed cleanup in the cold frame beds, and get a few more things planted for fall.  The beds had been mostly neglected the last few weeks while I dealt with other things, … Continue reading →

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Early December Harvests

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

With snow, freezing rain and frigid weather predicted for last week, I harvested all that I could before the weather turned ugly. There’s lots of harvest-ready kale in the main garden right about now. Or at least there was before … Continue reading →

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