Tag Archives: peppers

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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Half Way There !

Posted on May 31, 2012 by itfarmer

I’ve got about 40 cucumber plants in the first row, with weed blocking fabric to save me lots of time. The second row contains a mix of winter squashes, such as Butternut and Table Ace squash. The third row contains … Continue reading →

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Warm Season Wrap-up

Posted on October 24, 2011 by itfarmer

The warm season is almost over, and I decided to mow down all of the nearly lifeless plants that remained. I used the 8N tractor and the finish mower to chop up all of the remaining plants so that they … Continue reading →

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Celery and Peppers

Posted on October 4, 2011 by itfarmer

After a long summer of hot days, the clouds spread out their reach and allowed the cold air to descend. The weather man predicted frost, which is a last call of sorts for any gardener. The name of the game … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season for Picking

Posted on September 26, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been trying to keep up with the ripening tomatoes since the first red alert cherries appeared, but somewhere along that timeline I fell pretty far behind, and my garden that used to be a sea of green has been … Continue reading →

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Life Beyond Tomatoes

Posted on September 16, 2011 by itfarmer

The valley is awash in a sea of ripening tomatoes. At one time it was acceptable to pick tomatoes every week or every 4 days, but that time has come and past. It’s become one of those occasions when all … Continue reading →

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September Peppers

Posted on September 7, 2011 by itfarmer

I set out to pick more tomatoes the other day, and I soon found a few helpers. While they were looking for tomatoes, I decided to have a look at my pepper plants. I’ve only gotten a few early surprises … Continue reading →

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First Peppers

Posted on July 22, 2011 by itfarmer

Just like last year, the Chablis peppers are the first to produce. These are a really neat pepper, starting off yellow, then sometimes turning green and finally ending with red tones. They are edible through the whole process, but do … 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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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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