Author Archives: itfarmer

New Direction

Posted on September 4, 2012 by itfarmer

I’ve still been picking Tomatoes and Potatoes, but I’ve posted lots of pictures of them in years past, so here’s something a bit more interesting: Glass Etching. It all started a few months ago when I ran into a very … Continue reading →

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New Garden

Posted on August 22, 2012 by itfarmer

This year has been hotter and drier then any other year during which I considered myself a gardener. Before I began growing my own food, I really didn’t worry much about the weather, but now I do. It’s become so … Continue reading →

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Changing As I Grow

Posted on August 7, 2012 by itfarmer

This years garden has been bittersweet at best. I’ve been blessed with an early abundance of most crops, which ended when the rain became irregular. I now venture into the garden solely to pick tomatoes, peppers and potatoes. What happened … Continue reading →

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Photos by Nate: 4

Posted on June 12, 2012 by itfarmer

When I was younger and played around with computers I was often jokingly compared to Bill Gates, and I think I’ve managed to coerce another family member into pushing the boundries of IT knowledge. You see my nephew Nate wouldn’t quite … Continue reading →

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Half Way There !

Posted on May 31, 2012 by itfarmer

I’ve got about 40 cucumber plants in the first row, with weed blocking fabric to save me lots of time. The second row contains a mix of winter squashes, such as Butternut and Table Ace squash. The third row contains … Continue reading →

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My Sea of Green has Arrived

Posted on May 25, 2012 by itfarmer

Fierce Competition for Sunlight – Tomato Plants Things have been pretty busy on the farm, but there is one truth that is self evident: The shelves in the greenhouse are covered in a healthy green mass of plants yearning for … Continue reading →

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Up Close

Posted on May 14, 2012 by itfarmer

I often struggle to document all of the detail I see with my eyes. I have a pretty good camera, but I can’t always get this amazing device to show the world what I’m looking at. Every once in a … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Green

Posted on May 9, 2012 by itfarmer

The greenhouse is full, and not just to it’s intended maximum capacity; There are plants on the floor, and plants on new shelves. I’ve so crowded this clear shed with seedlings that I intend to redesign it’s shelving system to … Continue reading →

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Timing is Everything

Posted on May 3, 2012 by itfarmer

With the help of my new planting cells, I’ve managed to plant more cool weather crops and in greater quantities than last year… and it really shows ! My plants this year are nearly three weeks ahead. The difference is pretty … Continue reading →

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Cool Weather Catch Up

Posted on April 9, 2012 by itfarmer

I’ve finally gotten started planting my cool weather crops in the greenhouse. I’m a few days behind schedule, as I was waiting for my new planting cells to arrive. The cells cost a very pretty penny, and nearly broke the bank, … Continue reading →

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