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How to Plant “Irish” Potatoes

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Anne

Hands down, “Irish” potatoes are THE most fun to grow of all vegetables. Not only are they easy to grow, harvesting is like digging for buried treasure. Kids and adults alike go crazy when digging them up. At some point … Continue reading →

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Square Foot Gardening: Part III

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Anne

According to Mel, a square foot garden is NOT a square foot garden without a “grid.” Don’t forget to add this important part, which is really easy to make out of yardsticks, venetian blind slats, string, twine or wood slat … Continue reading →

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Square Foot Gardening Part II

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Anne

After the box is built, it’s time to add the soil. Mel came up with a “mix” for the box that is a combination of peat moss, vermiculite and compost. In my opinion, Mel’s Mix is needed only when gardening … Continue reading →

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Square Foot Gardening Part I

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Anne

Square foot gardening has been around since 1975 when retired engineer (Mel Bartholomew, pictured here) decided to take up gardening. His experience began at a community garden, where he met new people and planted veggies, herbs and flowers in his … Continue reading →

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