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Fried Green Tomatoes

May 1st, 2013 2 Comments

LOTS of  Green Tomatoes This is the fourth year that I have grown tomatoes in a raised garden, but it’s the first year that I have had tomatoes or any other plants that have grown with such gusto. I do believe it is the soil I used this year, but that is a story for […]

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Preying Mantises Hatched!

April 29th, 2013 No Comments

Waiting and Watching When faced with aphids and insects munching the veggies in my garden, I resorted to mail order insect eliminators… ladybugs and preying mantises. Preying Mantis Hatching from Egg Sac There were two egg sacs in the package I ordered. I hung one in the window at my son’s house, so my grandson […]

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Canning Green Beans

April 28th, 2013 6 Comments

Prolific Green Beans I have 10 green bean plants in my garden, and they are producing a prolific amount green beans every day. Green Beans on the Bush When I planted, I figured 10 plants would be enough to have fresh green beans for supper a few nights a week. Boy, did I underestimate what […]

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