Artichoke Update

So far the artichoke seems to be thriving, we think we are just going to let it bloom this year and see what happens since there are only 2 fruit/blooms on it.  We will post pictures as soon as it blooms as it is rumored to be a very beautiful bloom much like an overgrown..

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Variegated Plants

I have recently been turned onto variegated plants by videos from Roots and Refuge Farm.  The first one that I have found available locally was a Pineapple Mint.  It is gorgeous, I hope to find more varieties to add to the collection now that I know it is a thing. #RootsandRefuge #Variegatedplants

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Garden Update 05/19/2019

Lots of things happening in the garden.  We have added another set of raised beds with trellising for additional tomatoes, cucumbers and another crop of peas.  Also added more varieties of peppers and some marigolds to help attract some good bugs to the garden in hopes they will EAT the bad ones.  Holding onto our..

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Everyone should grow tomatoes!

Everyone can and should grow tomatoes! Whether you have an urban farm or a small patio, it is possible to grow incredible heirloom tomatoes.  Below is a link to an article about Brad Gates from Wild Boar Farms on the topic, give it a read and GROW SOME TOMATOES! https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/dining/tomatoes-climate-change.html #wildboarfarms #bradgates #heirloomtomatoes #gardening #tomatoes

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Everything is so GREEN!

Things in the Pacific Northwest continue to amaze.  The strawberries, comfrey, and lavender are perennials here and come back every year without any effort at all.  That never would have happened in the Texas heat for sure!  Everything is just so green this time of year and I love it!  I think it makes all..

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Dandelion Jelly

Made Dandelion Jelly after seeing a recipe for it in Can It & Ferment It by Stephanie Thurow.  Not going to say it was easy to open up all of the blossoms it took to make a cup of petals but it turned out really well and it tastes like honey.  Interesting experiment. #jelly #dandelion #gardening..

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