Tag Archives: winter squash

Harvest Monday October 19, 2015

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Welcome to Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related.  With a predicted frost coming this past weekend, it seems like I was in harvest-overdrive for much of last week.  The biggest chore was digging the sweet potatoes, which … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spotlight: My Favorite AAS Veggies

Posted on October 3, 2015 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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Monday Recap: Slowdown

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I probably say this every year, but I really enjoy the slower pace of the garden when fall arrives. By then I’m ready for a break from the heavy-duty chores of spring and summer, but not quite ready for the … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Labor Day Quickie

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I know today is a holiday here in the U.S. but I want to do a brief update on some of what’s happening around here. In my last post I promised I’d share the results of my latest smoked peppers … Continue reading →

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Cornering the Cucurbits

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Last year I planted a lot of vining melons and winter squash in one area of the garden, without any real plan on how I would handle their wandering habits. As it turned out, some of the less vigorous growers … Continue reading →

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