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Bits and Pieces 12

Posted on June 3, 2013 by ehurst

Gardening sucks this year. At least six times we’ve had to cover the plants from late and even later freezes. Eight times we’ve had to cover them from hail damage. They are too big to cover now. Because of the … Continue reading →

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Spring Garden Shots

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ehurst

First item is the main collection. We interspersed tomatoes with peppers, and each one is different. You may be able to see some early fruit on the purple tomato vine. In the background against the fence are peas, beans, another … Continue reading →

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Weekend Outlook for Early July

Posted on July 1, 2011 by ehurst

Too many little items I just can’t resist. This is a long weekend in the US, as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day on Monday. As if we had anything to celebrate. Fireworks don’t amuse me much, unless they are … Continue reading →

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Garden Is Ready for Spring Planting

Posted on March 7, 2011 by ehurst

Last summer, after the rather disastrous growing season in our little garden, I took over from Dad. Instead of leaving our red clay soil as is, I broke it up using an all-steel shovel and very many hours of slicing … Continue reading →

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