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Best Herbs For A Beginner Gardener And Chef To Grow

By Mavis Butterfield on May 10, 2017 · 1 Comment

I get a version of Kim’s question below often. If you share her question, read on for some info. If you have some great input, pretty please share away. Sometimes it takes a village! Okay Mavis, I need your help. You garden and cook and I’m just starting to dabble in both. What are the Read More >>

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Planting Guide – Starting Peppers from Seed

By Mavis Butterfield on March 8, 2017 · 6 Comments

Peppers are another one of those plants that can be a booger to start from seed.  Once you master it, though, it’s like the gardener’s version of creating fire {picture that scene when Tom Hanks finally gets a fire going on Castaway}.  The key, I think, is to make sure that they stay nice and Read More >>

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Planting Guide – Starting Fava Beans from Seed

By Mavis Butterfield on February 28, 2017 · 2 Comments

Yesterday I planted some Windsor Fava Beans. Fava beans are not only fun to say, they are pretty tasty to eat. And easy to grow. I like to plant a little Swiss chard and kale plants near my fava for aesthetic reasons. Fava bean plants can get as high as 4 feet tall, so I think the Read More >>

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Planting Guide – Starting Kale from Seed

By Mavis Butterfield on January 18, 2017 · 8 Comments

Even though I am not a huge fan of kale, I went ahead and planted a batch of seeds.  I figured, The Girl will definitely use it in her smoothies when she comes home, and, if I can talk the HH into letting me raise some baby chicks for a friend, then I’ll have some Read More >>

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Planting Guide – Starting Sprouts from Seed

By Mavis Butterfield on January 11, 2017 · 6 Comments

Sprouts are one of those easy to grow, ready in days {like about 5 days}, year round sort of crops.  You can toss them onto sandwiches {“Hello egg salad sandwich, you look lonely. Have some sprouts.”}, into stir fry, or just toss them onto a salad for extra oomph. Over the years, I have grown Read More >>

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