Monthly Archives: July 2011

Vacuum Sealed Veggies

Posted on July 18, 2011 by itfarmer

I always grow way too much food for the family to eat it fresh, so we often freeze a good deal of it for winter use. I’ve always used zip lock bags, which work really well for storing produce for … Continue reading →

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Many Hands Make Quick Work

Posted on July 16, 2011 by itfarmer

I’m starting to get lots of help pulling weeds, and It’s really helping greatly. In the photo, my niece, her friend and boots are taking one of there many breaks from work. While the kids were pulling weeds, I was … Continue reading →

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First Garlic

Posted on July 15, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve gotten my first harvest of garlic, and although the bulbs are small, I’ve learned quite a bit from the process. When I planted these cloves, I used some dirt from the garden and covered it with a thin layer … 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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War Waged on Two Fronts

Posted on July 13, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been very vigilant this year trying to prevent an outbreak of late blight. I’ve resorted to using “Dragoon Dust” powder, as well as “Daconil Fungicide” spray. The powder should be applied every seven days according to the label, and … Continue reading →

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The View From the Top

Posted on July 13, 2011 by itfarmer

Since I’ve learned how to use the tractor, the finish mower, and more recently the brush hog, I’ve started work on a new project: Mowing the entire field that surrounds my home.  The field is so big, that it would … 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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Zucchini Surprise

Posted on July 11, 2011 by itfarmer

Most of my zucchini plants are quite a bit behind schedule, and it shows. These plants have been the victim of ground hogs, which is a new arch-nemesis for me as well. In the past there was only one ground … Continue reading →

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Link to I.T. Farmer’s Blog

Posted on July 10, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve just made a new button for anyone wishing to link to this blog. Here is the code to embed the icon and link on your site: <center><a href=”http://itfarmer.wordpress.com/”><img src=”http://www.itfarmersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/import/road-home.jpg” alt=”IT Farmer’s Blog” width=”206″ height=”189″ style=”border: 2px #00CC99 solid;” /></a></center> Thanks … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Measurements

Posted on July 9, 2011 by itfarmer

I’m worried about Global Climate change, more out of a fear of the unknown, rather then having seen any changes in my own lifetime. If the world is changing as fast as some are measuring, we are in for one … Continue reading →

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