Category Archives: Strawberries

Summer Cherries and Berries

Posted on June 28, 2011 by itfarmer

While mowing the field over the weekend, I spotted these berry plants growing wild. I did some investigating online, and I believe that they are Service Berries. The leaves of this plant match the descriptions of service berries on several … Continue reading →

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All Volunteer Army

Posted on June 24, 2011 by itfarmer

I had started constructing a small area in which I hoped to get my Strawberry plants growing year after year. I may have made a mistake however when I choose the location for this berry patch. I broke ground where … Continue reading →

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Breaking Ground for Cold Weather Crops

Posted on May 24, 2011 by itfarmer

I still need to call the Rototiller guy and schedule and appointment, so for now I need to work the soil the old fashioned way: By hand. I was using my garden hoe to level dirt as part of my … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days are Here Again.

Posted on May 16, 2011 by itfarmer

The weather has still been mostly rain lately, and I’ve had little progress on my Chicken Coop / Shop. I finally got all of the first layer studs for the roof in place, and I’m planning on ordering some rough … Continue reading →

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