Monthly Archives: February 2012

Dear new gardener,

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Bill

[Translate] This post inaugurates a series directed at the needs of new vegetable gardeners who are about to make the leap from wanting a garden to having one.It isn’t intended as an all-inclusive guide, but rather as a starting point … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Why this blog exists

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Bill

[Translate] I’ve been an organic gardener for roughly 20 years. In that time I’ve read a lot of material from a lot of sources. I’ve learned that a lot of that material is mindlessly copied and repeated … because it … Continue reading →

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What will $20 get you?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Bill

[Translate] Technorati Tags: organic gardening,economics,groceries,food,legumes,beans,asparagus,lettuce,peppers,basil If I head off to the grocery store, a $20 bill isn’t going to buy much. A bag of nacho chips, a couple jars of salsa and a gallon of milk leaves me with just … Continue reading →

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