Category Archives: Growing Season

Swiss Chard, Bio-Char and Haste is Waste

Posted on February 28, 2011 by itfarmer

Even in the winter, I find my self walking around in the garden. I noticed the other day that my Swiss Chard is still alive,  so I started planning how I could help these plants grow even in the cold … Continue reading →

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Just Won’t Give Up…

Posted on January 4, 2011 by itfarmer

This winter has had a few very cold days when the temperature was well below freezing, so I was sure everything in the garden had finally given in. Winter seemed to let up a bit last weekend, and while the mercury crept towards 50 … Continue reading →

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Babe’s Getting Bigger

Posted on October 22, 2010 by itfarmer

    The little pig that was barely taller then her water bucket is now twice as big, and just as messy. Since the garden is devoid of all things except broccoli, and cabbage, I’ve switched Babe’s diet over to … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Frost

Posted on September 27, 2010 by itfarmer

The garden has begun it’s slow transformation from a land of plenty, with rapidly growing plants to a shadow of it’s height in summer. Most of the plants are showing their fatigue for the year, and many have withered completely. … Continue reading →

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