Monthly Archives: July 2011

Doing Battle with Critters

Posted on July 8, 2011 by itfarmer

I’m not proud of large sections of this years garden, with one major reason: The plants are being eaten alive. There is no way a plant can grow well if ground hogs and deer are constantly munching on them like … Continue reading →

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Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day

Posted on July 7, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been working steadily on my shed since spring, adding boards after work, or sheeting on the weekends. I’ve found it’s taking much longer to complete each step then I originally anticipated. I’m sure it doesn’t help that I keep … 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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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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