Category Archives: Potatoes

Photos by Nate: 4

Posted on June 12, 2012 by itfarmer

When I was younger and played around with computers I was often jokingly compared to Bill Gates, and I think I’ve managed to coerce another family member into pushing the boundries of IT knowledge. You see my nephew Nate wouldn’t quite … Continue reading →

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Yukon Gold Potatoes

Posted on August 15, 2011 by itfarmer

The Yukon Gold potatoes have been turning brown, which was my cue to dig up a few plants and see what would be found. Once I got digging, I became more and more focused on pulling up as many as … Continue reading →

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Sneaking Potatoes

Posted on July 25, 2011 by itfarmer

I planted quite a few potatoes this year, and I just couldn’t wait anymore to try them out. I was going to rip one of the plants out of the ground, for investigative porposes, when I heard that you could … 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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Vacation Wrap-Up

Posted on June 13, 2011 by itfarmer

Last year when it came time to plant the potatoes, we dug a trench and placed the spuds in the ground. This year, I’ve made mounds about a foot tall, and planted the potatoes in a ditch along the ridge … Continue reading →

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The Good Life

Posted on June 7, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve meant to post more content during my time off (I’m on vacation), but I’ve been so busy, that I haven’t found the time till just now. The last few days have certainly been interesting, with pop up storms, and … 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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Diggin For Gold

Posted on August 8, 2010 by itfarmer

 Diggin for Gold, Yukon Gold Potatoes that is. These are my favorite, and I’ve been so spoiled by there taste, that I won’t go back to regular white store potatoes. These are the spuds I live for. They have a … Continue reading →

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This Year’s Firsts

Posted on June 30, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ve had a lot on my mind lately, and yesterday, I had another item added to the long list. I have enough trouble sleeping on a good day. When I found my insomniac self unable to sleep yet again last night, … Continue reading →

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