Category Archives: General

Taking Stock

Posted on June 1, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ve been forced to take a break from planting, due to rain, but I’m really not complaining; I’m actually enjoying loafing around for a day. In an attempt to salvage the day, I decided to take some pictures of my … Continue reading →

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Weekend Roundup 5/16/10

Posted on May 17, 2010 by itfarmer

There are only two weeks left till I can leave my comfortable office chair, and head out into my own, even more comfortable little world, or should I say garden.  I’ve been busy planting lettuce and I hope to plant some … Continue reading →

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Weekend Roundup 4/4/10

Posted on April 5, 2010 by itfarmer

Here is the newest garden tool, on loan to me from Davie and Sandy. It’s a nice little garden tractor that will save me a lot of work. In the photo above, a set of “hairs” is chained to the … Continue reading →

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Spring Planting Calendar

Posted on March 23, 2010 by itfarmer

When planting in the past, I would ask local gardeners, and plant crops when they do.  This always works well, and I have yet to plant a major crop too early or too late, but I was looking for a … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Tree

Posted on February 7, 2010 by itfarmer

Althought this tree only provides shade for humans, it is quite important for some of the other critters that live on the farm. Birds and other small animals will eat the seeds hidden in the pine cones which are growing. But that’s … Continue reading →

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Brrr !

Posted on January 20, 2010 by itfarmer

 Brrr !

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Long Range Plans

Posted on August 7, 2009 by itfarmer

George bought 30 little blueberry plants, and here is their home. Each was planted in 2008, and they are slowly growing, some of them a even a bit taller then the stakes used to mark their location.  It may take … Continue reading →

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A tiny Distraction

Posted on June 8, 2009 by itfarmer

 While working in the garden, I noticed this little guy walking across the ground I leveled for the Greenhouse. I’ll take his presence as a good luck charm ; ) I was going to catch him and show him to … Continue reading →

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The Big Picture

Posted on May 4, 2009 by itfarmer

Here it is, nearly time to start planting again. This year, I’m taking what I’ve learned to the next level. The garden is now 65 ft wide by 250 + ft long.  Wow. This particular garden has some nice advantages. … Continue reading →

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Expanding the Garden

Posted on April 26, 2009 by itfarmer

“I had 700 tomatoes started in the house, so I was pretty sure I would need the extra space. ” Continue reading →

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