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Something to do with a bumper chili crop

All through the summer I watched as my assorted chili plants struggled to come into their own. At first it looked as if the bugs might get the better of them, with little more than stems leftover after repeated overnight feastings. Then a strange fungus seemed to veil my plants with a sad gray … Continue reading

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A Trip to the Nursery

We’re finally enjoying temps below 90 degrees and that means it’s time for fall planting.  After a night of storms, it was a great day to head to the nursery With so many choices, it’s always difficult to decide what … Continue reading

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October Apples

The apple trees at the community garden are early fruit producers. By Mid May the vast majority of apples have fully ripened, and by early June they are pretty much gone. These are are nice sized apples, about the size of … Continue reading

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Sometimes, during the summer months when the garden demands a lot of attention and the temperatures are in the 100’s, I look longingly towards the winter months when it will be cool and so much fun to spend hours in … Continue reading

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