Monthly Archives: June 2012

Mister

Posted on June 10, 2012 by morgaineotm

the weather has been actually pretty decent, although DRY DRY DRY!  other than a few really hot days a couple of weekends ago, the garden has been staying around 95F for a high with a 40-45F for the morning low.  … Continue reading →

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Harvest begins

Posted on June 8, 2012 by morgaineotm

Siskiyou purple garlic, and the second zucchini.  Persian Star garlic and various onions not quite ready yet.

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summer canning

Posted on June 8, 2012 by morgaineotm

The first of the season’s strawberries.  Don’t grow my own. At this time of year take advantage of the really cheap ones in the market; can and dry for over winter.  First dozen 1/2 pint jars.  Blueberries today.  By the … Continue reading →

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first zuchinni monday

Posted on June 4, 2012 by morgaineotm

This is the earliest we’ve had zuchinni!!  Of course, my spaghetti squash had fruit forming this time last year and this year they’re just 4″ tall!!

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