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Tomato Jelly

Posted on September 16, 2010 by itfarmer

Tomato Jelly !? Sounds gross, but just like Zucchini pancakes, it’s something you have to try before passing judgment. I was quite reluctant to try it, but since then, I’ve been dieing for more. It actually tastes like Strawberry Jelly, … Continue reading →

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A Few Good Grapes

Posted on September 15, 2010 by itfarmer

The last two years, have been brutal for grape production. I’m not sure if it is something I’m doing wrong or if the weather is too blame. Last year all of the grapes withered before they began to turn purple, and … Continue reading →

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Some Like it Hot

Posted on September 14, 2010 by itfarmer

I’m not much of a spicy food eater, but some members of my family like their food served as if still on fire, so I grew some hot peppers for them. So far, five people have been daring enough to … Continue reading →

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Feeding Babe

Posted on September 13, 2010 by itfarmer

Everyday I spend about 20 minutes gathering two five gallon buckets of food for Babe, the pig my Mother and I have invested in. Usually I try to find fruits and veggies that most people wouldn’t eat, such as that … Continue reading →

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A Lesson: Good Things Take Time & Effort

Posted on September 10, 2010 by itfarmer

As the growing season is winding down, I hope to post some of the lessons I’ve learned this year. 2010 is my second year for cloning grapes, also known as “propagating”. This year, I’ve made it a point to take … Continue reading →

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Children in the Corn

Posted on September 8, 2010 by itfarmer

In the past, I’ve always tried to keep the kids out of the garden, as they always seemed to step on my most prized plants. This year, I’ve taken on a new mindset: Kids should have fun in the garden, … Continue reading →

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Squash Line-up

Posted on September 7, 2010 by itfarmer

It’s that time of year again, time to wonder just what we’ve grown. I can identify the first two from the left, as Baby Blue Hubbard, and Acorn Squash. I’m not sure what the third one is, but the forth … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Nature’s Rules

Posted on September 3, 2010 by itfarmer

I enjoy reading many gardening blogs online, and I noticed a call for guest posts on one of my favorite farm life blogs, so I wrote up a guest post, and the Farmer’s Daughter has posted it on her blog … Continue reading →

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Fall Plantings

Posted on September 1, 2010 by itfarmer

On August 19th, I worked the soil, and planted some Cabbage and Broccoli. The timing is something I’m a bit unsure of, and I wanted to make note of it for next years planting. It’s also been very dry lately, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Roundup 8/29/10

Posted on August 30, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ll admit it, Saturday, I slept in, and really didn’t do much of anything other then take pictures for my sister. So when I awoke Sunday, I was rearing to go, and not in the mood to sit around. I … Continue reading →

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