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Pomegranates and Figs

Posted on August 2, 2014 by cinda webb

Fig beetles were winning. They had been swarming over the fig tree and eating the ripe fruit. They are really annoying bugs. They seem to fly randomly and will bump into anything including the side of the house. Do they … Continue reading →

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A Post about Picking Peas

Posted on May 3, 2014 by cinda webb
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The weather has been HOT this week! We hit 99° and had lots of wind. The poor garden looked a bit wilted at times during the day – especially the newer plantings. The peas, however, seemed unaffected by the conditions … Continue reading →

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When Life Gives You Limes, Make Marmalade

Posted on January 30, 2014 by cinda webb
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The lime tree in the backyard was filled with fruit this year. I picked enough to take with me to a Master Food Preserver Continuing Education class and had plenty leftover to make a Ginger Lime Marmalade. I am experimenting … Continue reading →

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Checking the Sprinklers

Posted on May 19, 2012 by cinda webb
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Beautiful May afternoon and I have been busy washing the car and working in the front yard. As I haven’t hit the shower yet and it is quite warm, I decided to check the backyard sprinklers to make sure they … Continue reading →

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A Straw Bale Exploded

Posted on May 6, 2012 by cinda webb

Well, actually it just looks like one exploded all over the yard. Straw bales are one of my favorite mulches as they are inexpensive and one of the best for hilling up potatoes. Today, however, the straw was spread over … Continue reading →

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