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Seminole Pumpkins

Posted on July 27, 2016 by

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

  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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