Posted on February 16, 2009 by peacefulacres
I really love having something that helps me get through the long (although relatively short) winters here in Maryland! It seems that no sooner are we shut in then our beloved seed catalogs arrive after Christmas and the dreams begin of our summer vegetable garden. And then when the ice and snow and frigid temp’s [...]
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Posted on February 13, 2009 by peacefulacres
The days are continuing to lengthen in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Robins have returned and songs of joy are in the air; theirs and MINE!! During the last few days of a tempting taste of Spring, I was able to take the covers off my small hoop houses and expose my greens [...]
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Posted on February 10, 2009 by peacefulacres
I love this time of year! I wait expectantly for the man in brown to appear at my door with packages just waiting to burst forth with life. Yep, I’m talking about my garden seeds. Nothing excites me more! Well……just about nothing.
I’m trying to sprout my India Eggplant seeds. I [...]
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