In 2008 we moved to our home in the middle of one of Sacramento's oldest neighborhood. The backyard was overgrown and unkempt. We began the slow process of removing old dying trees and weeds. A shovel at a time we leveled the ground, built low-raised beds from wood found at Habit For Humanity's Restore. In 2009 we had our first productive garden using most of the space. 
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| Ian's Farmstand Aug 27, 2012 | |
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So much fun...my kids have been having a blast with this too. Leads to fewer cavities than a lemonade stand! |
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Like the little dog in the bag. How much? |
| Ian's Farm Stand Aug 21, 2012 | |
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We took Ian's Farm Stand to Gary's house today. A better location with a bit more traffic and neighbors. He shouted "fresh vegetables" at every car that passed. We were successful in explaining that $2.00 a pound for the heirloom tomatoes was a reasonable price. He declared, "what it weighs is what it costs," for everything else.... ...see more |
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So many learning opportunities in just that one small activity |
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How fun! |
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That sounds great! We would have a stand, but we do not have any traffic. Oh well, guess we will just "can" it! :) |
| TOMATOES! Aug 17, 2012 | |
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The tomatoes are exploding! |
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Great harvest. I would like to put out tomatoes in a little stand...I'm just a little lost on pricing. |
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I have found that people are willing to pay what you are asking just to get decent home grown tomatoes that have some flavor! My baseline for the farmers market on cherry tomatoes is $4.00 per pound and $2... more » |
| 105 Degrees Aug 14, 2012 | |
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I spent about 15 minutes in the garden today. Just enough time to pick green beans and bring the bunny into the house. She's now living in the bathtub until we figure out a new indoor living arrangement or it cools off! |
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I think you should post a picture of the bunny in the bathtub! |
| Dragon Flies Aug 12, 2012 | |
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Today there were about ten dragon flies working in the Asparagus and the beans. Made me happy, but wow, they aren't easy to photograph! |
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They are as tough to photograph as hummingbirds |
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I LOVE dragonflies. When we go on our river float in Arkansas every year there are so many different kinds that follow the water. They just swarm around you, landing everywhere on you. It's one of my favor... more » |
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We have green and blue ones that I am always trying to photograph them with no luck! |
| Trip To The Seed Bank Aug 11, 2012 | ||
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We stopped by the Seed Bank on our way home from the beach. It is always such a treat! I picked out parsnip, carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, and swiss chard seeds as well as locally grown garlic. Excited to get it all in the garden! |
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Oh this place seems like a dream! I think I would be lost in there for hours...and I'd spend half my paycheck. |
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Sounds like lots of fun. |
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How fun! |
| iSee Sprouts! Aug 10, 2012 | |
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We spied the very first of the lettuce sprouting and a couple of the kale plants. LOVE all of the potential in those tiny spots of green breaking through the soil. |
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Is this your fall garden? Our kale was eaten by a groundhog, so I'll live through you for a while. |
| Katrina's Buzz Aug 10, 2012 | |
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Am I the only one who feels guilty when I leave the garden for a short summer get away? Only one night away to avoid a REALLY hot day, but still feeling that strange shouldn't be away feeling!
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Yes! My sister stayed at our house....but I felt as bad leaving the garden as leaving the dog, and I was only gone 2 nights! |
| Harvest and Can Aug 09, 2012 | |
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I picked 12 pounds of tomatoes today and turned them into 10 pints of tomato sauce. The first canning from the garden of the season! LOVE having them all taken care of and ready to store for the winter. |
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Oh... I am so jealous! Good for you though... :-) |
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Sounds like a very productive day! I can't wait to cook down the first pot of sauce here - love how good the house smells! |
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Sounds wonderful. The fruits of your labor! |
| Katrina's Buzz Aug 07, 2012 | |
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Ian is kicking off his farm stand tonight for National Night Out. Excited for his seven year old success ;)
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That is fabulous! I would like to start a little one in the driveway! Is pricing difficult? |
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How fun! Did he do well? |
| Prepping the winter garden Aug 07, 2012 | |
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Cleared the lettuce and beet bed today. Prepped it and planted onion, carrot, and lettuce seeds. |
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Oh we have a little veggie/lavender stand too! In fact, one customer said to my daughter: "I'm so glad this isn't another lemonade stand!" |
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I've been throwing around the idea of a winter garden too. What is the lastest date a person can plant by you? Will enjoy following your posts. |
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I'm really fortunate Mary. I can direct seed something in the garden year round. My winter garden will be greens, broccoli, spinach, and lettuces. We are going to experiment with hoop houses some this wint... more » |
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