Category Archives: Spring

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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Spring has Sprung

Posted on March 21, 2012 by itfarmer

Apple Buds Spring has sprung and with it comes a new period of growth to replace “the winter that never came”.  On the first days of spring the tempurature is nearly 35 degrees F. warmer then the average, and all of … Continue reading →

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Before and After Cherry Blossoms

Posted on April 26, 2011 by itfarmer

The other day I just happened to look over at my two sweet cherry bushes, and noticed that they’ve got quite colorful, so I decided to snap a few pictures.  The very next day, I looked at the plants once … 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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