Author Archives: itfarmer

Chard: Under Cover

Posted on March 18, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve decided that 2011 will be the year I finally move my gardening habit into the cooler weather seasons. I’ve gotten a start from a row of Swiss Chard that was planted in the spring of last year. I noticed … Continue reading →

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It’s Begun

Posted on March 14, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been waiting patiently, restraining myself from starting any seeds till the time is right, and that time is now. The season begins for me with Celery, which should be started 11 weeks before the last frost, several weeks before … Continue reading →

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My Inner Geek

Posted on March 2, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been asked to write up a guest post for a co-workers blog, about a project we’ve worked on to map addresses. If your interested, you can check it by clicking here. I try to keep anything computer related off … Continue reading →

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Swiss Chard, Bio-Char and Haste is Waste

Posted on February 28, 2011 by itfarmer

Even in the winter, I find my self walking around in the garden. I noticed the other day that my Swiss Chard is still alive,  so I started planning how I could help these plants grow even in the cold … Continue reading →

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Early Signs of Spring

Posted on February 18, 2011 by itfarmer

I caught this sight out of the corner of my eye while petting my niece’s puppy. These green sprouts are Daffodils which are beginning to grow a few weeks earlier then last year. I took a similar picture on March … Continue reading →

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Seeds – Rearin’ To Grow

Posted on February 14, 2011 by itfarmer

There it is, my supply of seeds as I head into the 2011 growing season. I’ve got all the essentials, including Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Beans, Zucchini, Winter Squash, and lot’s of things which are new to me such as Artichokes and … Continue reading →

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Trying Something New

Posted on February 8, 2011 by itfarmer

I made the mistake of watching “This Old House” on Saturday morning, and I soon found myself with my tools in my hand ready to build a new cabinet in my bathroom. I started by surveying what wood I had … Continue reading →

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Winter Plans

Posted on February 4, 2011 by itfarmer

I have been watching Mother Nature more so then usual now that I have a new project in mind. I’m thinking about building a root cellar to store produce without refrigeration. In order for the project to be a success, … Continue reading →

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Fruit Trees from Seed

Posted on January 31, 2011 by itfarmer

Cloning Fruit trees does not look very promising, and although I’m not giving up, I’ve decided to hedge my bets a bit by trying the one guaranteed way to get new plants: from seed. I should be very clear about … Continue reading →

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Made in America

Posted on January 21, 2011 by itfarmer

After posting pictures of the items I’ve constructed for Saint Nick Industries, I had another request for kiddie construction: A Toddler Bed. I’m still relatively new at this whole furniture construction subject, but I make it a point to learn … Continue reading →

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