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Seminole Pumpkins

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Life with Keo

This is my second year of growing Seminole Pumpkins and they are one of my favorite crops.  They are actually a cross between a pumpkin and squash and are fairly small in size, around 3lbs.The vines grow like weeds and … Continue reading →

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Apple Tree Update – 4/9/16 Central Florida

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Life with Keo

  When I decided to plant apple trees it was amazing how many people said “you can grow apple trees in Florida?” Well I guess this proves you can.  I am using the backyard orchard culture, this is where the … Continue reading →

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Mulberries 4/3/16

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Life with Keo

Mulberries are one of the berries that I just love eating.  My tree this year, after cutting back severely is producing a great abundance and I feel very blessed by HaShem and my friend who gave me the cutting 3 … Continue reading →

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My Garden Update 3/9/16

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Life with Keo

Oh I just love it when seeds begin popping up and things begin to flower.  I am very impatient this year with my garden since I am trying some new things.  Here is what’s blooming and growing in my garden … Continue reading →

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Jean Hay Bale Gardening

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Life with Keo

Growing food in Florida can be quite hard and nematodes are one of my greatest challenges.  I have decided this year to try something different, again, a jean garden.  I purchased these jeans 1/2 off at Goodwill and stuffed them … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Updated 12/1/2015

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Life with Keo

It’s hard to believe that it is the first of December and I am still getting raspberries. At the beginning of the summer I decided to place bamboo and string/twine in rows to help support the growing raspberry canes.  This … Continue reading →

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Critters in my yard 9/19/15

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Life with Keo

I have seen 2 different caterpillars that I have never seen before in my yard.  Both of them are fuzzy.  Is this a sign of a cold winter to come in Florida? LOL The black and orange one turns out … Continue reading →

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Free Trees or Plants

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Life with Keo

All of the trees and plants that I have grown from 2nd generation seeds or cuttings or who knows where they came from, lol Pineapples – top cuttings Moringa – 2nd generation seeds Raspberries – from a tiny replant Lemon … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 15, 2015 by Life with Keo

My first watermelon of 2015.  I have a small one still growing and I am hoping I will get some more. I purchased the Georgia Rattlesnake seeds from Baker Creek Seed Company.  I have liked everything that I have purchased … Continue reading →

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A Summer Crop for Florida? Seminole Pumpkins

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Life with Keo

My friend gave me several pumpkins last year and they were delicious! I baked the pumpkins, saved the seeds and made lots of muffins with them. This year I planted 4 seeds in hay bales and they are doing great.  … Continue reading →

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