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Continue reading →: Harvest Report
I did harvest some things from the garden last Friday, and also yesterday. Here’s what we’re still seeing in the garden: About 1/2 pint of Raspberries (about $2 worth, but this isn’t the Family of 4 Garden, so who’s counting?) But seriously, raspberries during Thanksgiving week?!? I’m planning my fruit…
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Continue reading →: Friday PhotoEssay
I think most of the vegetables in the garden didn’t mind the cold much, and are very appreciative of the return of some sunshine! I know I’m glad the sun has returned, at least for a few days.The resilience of plants is always surprising. This winter wheat was grown for…
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Continue reading →: First Frost!
We’ve now officially had our first frost in the Demo Garden, and it was pretty anticlimactic. Everything that would really have died good and hard has already been pulled out. Everything that is still in the garden tolerates cold weather pretty well. I did find some nice frost crystals on…
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Continue reading →: Upcoming Fruit Growing Class
Growing Fruit for Market November 17 and 24, 2009 6:30 – 8:30 pm Nothing can beat the juicy, sweet taste of a fresh, locally-grown strawberry. Upcoming classes sponsored by Sedgwick County Extension will demystify fruit production for local growers in an effort to increase availability of delicious, locally produced fruit…
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Continue reading →: Family of 4 Garden Update
I’m getting to the point where I think I need to harvest some brussels sprouts, since the aphids have returned with a vengeance in last week’s warm weather. I did harvest a bunch of purple carrots, spring radishes, and watermelon radishes (not from the Family of 4 garden) for Master…