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Garden Update – My So. California Backyard Veggie Garden

By: Melissa April 14, 2019May 13, 2020

Spring, The Gardenbackyard garden, budget garden, california garden, desert gardening, gluten free living, los angeles gardening, raised bed garden, single mom, vegetable gardening, zone 8bLeave a Comment

Sometimes I feel like the garden is the only place where I feel completely at peace. There is so much turmoil in our world today that I tend to get caught up and feel like I am drowning in problems by the end of the day. Spending a few minutes in the garden right when I come home from work is often the best part of my day.

1st Tomato Today!

By: Melissa June 26, 2012

The Gardenbackyard garden, first tomato, Food, gardening, harvest, homestead, summer3 Comments

I harvested my first tomato today! It was a Sungold Cherry and boy did it taste like a bucketful of sunshine. Can’t wait for more! Looks like there will be a few ready in a couple of days. By the way, the gopher garden is looking ok. The lettuces don’t seem to have cared about…

With Crossed Fingers – Gopher Madness Part 2

By: Melissa June 24, 2012

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Today Tom and I moved the gopher ridden backyard garden bed. I’ve put this off for days because I know I will probably lose plants from shock. BUT, after finding another plant, my zucchini, being sucked down another hole this morning I was convinced that it had to be done. I’ve never wanted to kill…

A New Garden

By: Melissa April 23, 2012April 23, 2012

Animal Helpers, The Gardenapples, backyard garden, Food, orchard, raised bed, vegetable gardening6 Comments

Thank you for your congratulations about the baby! We are really excited about this! Our plan was to have our kids 5 years apart, but when that time came around it just wasn’t the right time for us. Now, we are settled and not planning to move for at least a year and a half…