Author Archives: itfarmer

August 4th Harvest

Posted on August 5, 2010 by itfarmer

The season is in full swing, and with it flows the bounty of all the work invested this spring and summer. The cucumbers are setting what may be their final pickles, as the vines are beginning to wither. They have … Continue reading →

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So Much for My Social Life

Posted on August 4, 2010 by itfarmer

It’s Time ! If you’ve been following my posts for long, you probably know that I have well over 300 tomato plants in my garden. This spring I planted 20 + varieties, and had over 600 plants in the greenhouse. … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Zucchini

Posted on August 3, 2010 by itfarmer

Now that Zucchini Season is in full swing, I’ve been trying all manner of ways to eat it. I’ve found it makes a wonderful pizza topping, with pepperoni, onions and peppers. The taste was very unique, and quite enjoyable. The … Continue reading →

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Making a Stand

Posted on August 3, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ve finally gotten around to building a Produce Stand. I’ve been putting it off, hoping the Market would consume all of my garden goodies. It has not. So, work begins on the backup plan: A stand to be operated by … Continue reading →

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Photos by Nate: 2

Posted on August 1, 2010 by itfarmer

I’m really impressed with my nephew’s photos, and I’ve decided I will post them once a week. This will give me a break, as well as show off the garden from Nate’s perspective. I’ve made it a point to teach … Continue reading →

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Working With Nature

Posted on August 1, 2010 by itfarmer

I visited my sister Sandy this weekend to take some pictures of her puppies. While there, I couldn’t help but take photos from around her pond. It’s about 25 feet wide and I’m guessing 40 feet long, but it’s absolutely … Continue reading →

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Market Re-Mix

Posted on July 30, 2010 by itfarmer

Here it is market day again, and I’ve delivered my produce to the person who will be selling it. I’ve made it a point this time to be very clear about the entire process, drop off time, profit shares, pickup … Continue reading →

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Okra In Bloom

Posted on July 29, 2010 by itfarmer

While picking myself a salad last night, I observed my first Okra Bloom. The flowers are quite festive. As I’ve mentioned before, Okra is new to me, and I get pretty excited each and every time it grows. The watermelon … Continue reading →

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Things that make me say “Wow”.

Posted on July 28, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ve seen a very high trellis on a back road, in a far removed garden, and always thought the owner got carried away when constructing it. I guess the beans are the actor getting carried away thought. These beans have been … Continue reading →

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Sausage, Peppers and Onions

Posted on July 28, 2010 by itfarmer

I like to eat some of the freshest food possible, as it really makes a noticeable difference in my health. For dinner, I thought I would cook some sausage, mixed with Peppers and Onions. This recipe is one of the … Continue reading →

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