Tag Archives: weeding

Weeding, Planting, and Mulching

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I’ve been taking advantage of a recent spell of warm and dry weather to get things done in the garden. I did some weeding and mulching in the cold frame beds, starting with the kohlrabi I planted late last month. … Continue reading →

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Garden Tools Made In The USA

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Lately I’ve been disappointed that all the garden tools I see in garden centers and big box stores are foreign made, most of them coming from China. Not only that, but the quality of many of them seems to be … Continue reading →

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Weeding and Fertilizing the Garlic

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

After spending the winter all snug in their beds, I decided it was time to weed and fertilize the garlic plants today. Like its cousin the onion, garlic is a fairly heavy feeder that doesn’t like competition from weeds. I … Continue reading →

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