Category Archives: Peppers

John and Martha’s Garden

Posted on July 19, 2011 by itfarmer

My neighbor John noticed that we have been using the tractor and brush hog to mow the field around my house, and he wanted me to stop up and see about mowing some of his fields. While I was there, … Continue reading →

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Timing and Progress

Posted on July 6, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been trying to expand my gardening skills to include cooler weather crops, or in other words the items that I didn’t like to eat as a child. I’ve had to adjust my thinking about the growing season to get … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Jungle

Posted on May 19, 2011 by itfarmer

This year, I’ve started about a week later then past years, and so I’m trying to be maticulous in tracking my plants growth. I’m curious to see just how important the planting times are. Above you can see my jungle … Continue reading →

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Planting Peppers

Posted on March 30, 2011 by itfarmer

I was very happy with last years Pepper harvest, and in an effort to duplicate the results again this year, I’m planting my peppers a few days early. I’m changing my methods a little however, In the past I grew … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Purpose

Posted on November 8, 2010 by itfarmer

Mechanical Timer It  may still be fall for most people, but for this IT guy there are two seasons: Winter and Growing season. Winter is a time for restocking, weather it be nutrients in the soil, or tools for the … Continue reading →

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October Peppers

Posted on October 3, 2010 by itfarmer

It’s almost that time of year when the majority of garden plants perish as  the frost descends from a cloudless sky. When this happens, you can see more stars in the sky than on any other night, and a dark … 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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Some Like it Hot

Posted on September 14, 2010 by itfarmer

I’m not much of a spicy food eater, but some members of my family like their food served as if still on fire, so I grew some hot peppers for them. So far, five people have been daring enough to … Continue reading →

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Sausage, Peppers and Onions

Posted on July 28, 2010 by itfarmer

I like to eat some of the freshest food possible, as it really makes a noticeable difference in my health. For dinner, I thought I would cook some sausage, mixed with Peppers and Onions. This recipe is one of the … Continue reading →

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Photos by Nate

Posted on July 26, 2010 by itfarmer

My nephew just got a new Iphone, I believe it’s the 3GS version, but I can’t be sure. This phone has an amazing camera, and I asked Nate to take some pictures for my blog with it. Above he got … Continue reading →

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