Tag Archives: Zucchini

My Sea of Green has Arrived

Posted on May 25, 2012 by itfarmer

Fierce Competition for Sunlight – Tomato Plants Things have been pretty busy on the farm, but there is one truth that is self evident: The shelves in the greenhouse are covered in a healthy green mass of plants yearning for … Continue reading →

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Harvest After Dark

Posted on August 4, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been working on quite a number of things which seem to consume my daylight hours, so I didn’t get to look through the garden till after 10 PM. I have two very small LED lights which I use to … Continue reading →

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One of Each Flavor

Posted on August 2, 2011 by itfarmer

I never thought there was much variation in vegetables, and each year I find this assumption to be more and more incorrect. I’m finding out that there is a world of new flavors to be discovered if only you look … 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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All Volunteer Army

Posted on June 24, 2011 by itfarmer

I had started constructing a small area in which I hoped to get my Strawberry plants growing year after year. I may have made a mistake however when I choose the location for this berry patch. I broke ground where … Continue reading →

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August 4th Harvest

Posted on August 5, 2010 by itfarmer

The season is in full swing, and with it flows the bounty of all the work invested this spring and summer. The cucumbers are setting what may be their final pickles, as the vines are beginning to wither. They have … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Zucchini

Posted on August 3, 2010 by itfarmer

Now that Zucchini Season is in full swing, I’ve been trying all manner of ways to eat it. I’ve found it makes a wonderful pizza topping, with pepperoni, onions and peppers. The taste was very unique, and quite enjoyable. 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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Melons, Squash, and Zucchini Continue the Amazement.

Posted on July 22, 2010 by itfarmer

I’m suprised again ! This watermelon has been hiding out of sight, and I just noticed it last evening. I placed the pepsi bottle next to it to show just how big this melon has grown. There are a few … Continue reading →

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A “Double Dog” and Fried Zucchini

Posted on July 18, 2010 by itfarmer

One of the things I love about a garden are the endless possibilities for variety. Today, we thought it would be great to eat some zucchini, and since that wouldn’t quite be a well balanced meal, hot dogs were added … Continue reading →

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