Category Archives: Lettuce

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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Storage and Seeds

Posted on November 7, 2011 by itfarmer

While the warm season harvest may be over, there is lots of work pertaining to the warm season left to do. One of the biggest challenges is organizing all of the food that was packed away. The canned items should … Continue reading →

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Playing in the Mud

Posted on August 5, 2011 by itfarmer

You might notice that I’m not very good at weeding the garden, and I really don’t think it’s good for the soil anyway. I tend to let the majority of non invasive plants grow, so long as they don’t choke … 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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The Bright Side

Posted on July 14, 2011 by itfarmer

After detailing the war that has been ravaging portions of my garden in yesterdays post, I thought I would return my posts back to the bright side of things. The chard that I’ve been eating at least twice a week … Continue reading →

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Sandy and Davies Garden

Posted on July 12, 2011 by itfarmer

I stopped in at my sister’s house this weekend, and as usual, I wound up taking a bunch of pictures. Sandy and Davie didn’t plant much last year since they were helping so much with my garden. After missing their … Continue reading →

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It’s Good to be a Gardener

Posted on July 1, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve tried in the past to grow a good selection of lettuce, and always regretted neglecting the plants. I’d usually end up spending my time tending tomato plants, weeding the cucumber patch, or pretending I was a fish in the … Continue reading →

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Puppy Patrol

Posted on June 16, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been contemplating the right time to have my first home grown salad, but I didn’t want to harvest the leaves before my lettuce and chard plants got a good start. They have been growing very well under the protective … Continue reading →

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Direct Seeded Plants & Rock Garden Status

Posted on June 3, 2011 by itfarmer

On Tuesday I started planting Tomatoes, so by Thursday I decided it was time to switch gears to direct seeded plants. I started with some Lettuce, then Purple Kohlrabi, two flavors of Mesclun then I finished up with some Green … Continue reading →

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Lettuce Re-Mix

Posted on May 25, 2011 by itfarmer

Last years lettuce was off to a great start, until the rest of the work of the season kicked in, and weeds grew over the plants to the point were they were all but smothered. This year, I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

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