Category Archives: Zucchini

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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Zucchini Boats

Posted on August 29, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve definitely had my fair share of salad this summer, so I decided to switch things up a bit and cook some warm food. Zucchini Boats are a great recipe for people who don’t like the taste of zucchini, and … Continue reading →

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Just Peachy

Posted on August 8, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve had peach trees in my front yard for at least five years now, and I’ve never noticed peaches growing on any of them. While wondering around this weekend, I noticed one of the peach trees that George ran over … Continue reading →

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Harvest After Dark

Posted on August 4, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been working on quite a number of things which seem to consume my daylight hours, so I didn’t get to look through the garden till after 10 PM. I have two very small LED lights which I use to … Continue reading →

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One of Each Flavor

Posted on August 2, 2011 by itfarmer

I never thought there was much variation in vegetables, and each year I find this assumption to be more and more incorrect. I’m finding out that there is a world of new flavors to be discovered if only you look … Continue reading →

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Back on Track

Posted on July 21, 2011 by itfarmer

The zucchini patch is doing much better these days. It seems the ground hog that I have yet to eliminate has decided to munch on only one of my zucchini patches, and leave the other alone. While I’m happy for … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Surprise

Posted on July 11, 2011 by itfarmer

Most of my zucchini plants are quite a bit behind schedule, and it shows. These plants have been the victim of ground hogs, which is a new arch-nemesis for me as well. In the past there was only one ground … 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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Weekend Roundup 09/19/10

Posted on September 20, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ve decided to take a new approach with regards to my chickens. Up to this point, I’ve kept them in a chicken house, with a fenced in run. Since the garden is well picked over, It seemed appropriate to release them … Continue reading →

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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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