Member profile for jnntefend
 Gardening since 2000
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My husband and I are suburban homesteaders right now. Our goal is to move out to our own land and initiate some sustainable farming in the next three years. Meanwhile, we're doing all we can with what we have. And that's alot.
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Fig Creek Garland, TX
A backyard garden trying to become something bigger and better than a patch of lawn. Plus lots of containers.
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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley Berkeley, CA |
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Patterns of Growth Fremont, CAMy garden is my art, literally. I grow plants so I can photograph them in new and interesting ways. There is such a variety of plants in the San Francisco Bay Area and I pluck not only from my yard, but along the trail...
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Ramos' Disorganized Garden Floresville, TX
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Clenram
The success of our gardening has been great, with some disappointments due to the learning curve. We are learning what we can do when we have 4 months of temperatures over 100 and no rain. Our soil is all sand! We...
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Bohemian Garden Monroe, MI
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Liz
My vegetable garden is getting a makeover this year! Not only will I be growing more heirlooms, but the area where they will be growing will have a Bohemian flair.....colorful, artsy, fun, and perhaps a bit of the...
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toppenish family organic garden Toppenish, WA
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JMTKMS
We started this garden in 2010 and could not believe the harvest!!! We expanded in 2011 and now we are exhausted because the harvest was so much more. We are completely organic and feel that this is so helpful for...
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East Texas Linden, TX
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RoriTx
We grow,can or freeze 90% of all the vegetables we eat. I've decided to start saving our own seeds so this year we will plant as many heirloom varieties as we can.Breaking News:Facebook you've been replaced!
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Snow White's Cottage Garden Mogadore, OHGardening is always on my mind. When I can't be in it, I'm thinking of it. Heirloom seeds with a story make me weak in the knees as well as old garden tools. We moved to our lil cottage in 2010 and have begun the garden...
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The Heirloom Garden of Eatin' Tacoma, WAI redesigned my vegetable garden last year at Franklin Park Community Garden with the Vegetable Garden Planner on Mother Earth News. I am implementing the full plan this season and it will be a lot easier to tend and...
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Tallulah's Veggie Patch Columbia, KYA community garden veggie patch, at the hands of an inexperienced city dweller!
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Millie's Heirloom Junction City, KSUpdate: We just moved into a new farmhouse. I'm hoping to make it a grand scale garden escape with fruit trees, vineyards, berry patches and flowers! Can't wait to play in my garden for the next 20 years!I started...
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Building my Dream Angels Camp, CA
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kimbakerink
I just moved to this house in November. The zone is 8b even though it says 7a. I can tell that the garden beds were not organic because of the undecomposed particles of blue here and there. I have been working on the...
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The Yarden Lakewood, OH
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tfacey
About 6 years ago, we started on a journey to sustainability within the confines of our own urban 1/4 acre. Hence the dawning of The Yarden where we practice urban yardening. Each growing season we are adding, changing,...
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Stone Cottage Farm Garden 2012 Mayville, MIHi! I'm the Stone Cottage Farm Garden 2012! I was brand new two years ago when Farmer Dave and Farmer Christina broke new ground in what used to be the back farm yard. I'm hoping this year, now that they got their 2011...
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The Peaceful Prayer Garden Goodview, VA
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linzelu100
We are a young family attempting to grow our food. It hasn't been easy, but has been rewarding to say the least. Last year was our first successful garden and this year we are expanding. We decided to move to a new...
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Sunnypatch Bayou Westwego, LAThis is my very first garden and it is a work in progress. Sunnypatch Bayou got it's name because it is a little patch of sunshine in a marshy world. After working in the landscape nursery for so long I finally have...
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Gardening behind the Garage Pearland, TX
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julia42
We have an average sized suburban lot which is mostly dedicated to the antics of our three busy boys. The 15' x 25' area behind the garage was pretty worthless lawn, though, so I spent last year converting it into...
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A Beginner's Garden Grand Rapids, MI
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Krisden
When I was in the 6th grade, we grew cherry tomatoes in styrofoam cups as part of an in-class science project. There was something amazing and magical about that little green sprout popping out of the dirt and my sixth-grade...
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MEG's Heirloom Kitchen Garden Indianapolis, IN
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MEGarden
My garden is a tiny plot in the middle of suburbia, filled with a lovely array of heirloom veggies. I love heirlooms, and am committed to sharing their beauty, superb taste, and rich history.
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Blue Barn Acres Merced, CA
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KellyB
We're trying to grow as much of our own food as we can. It's year 1 on this property. After an almost rainless winter, our small continuous harvest feels gratifying. But it's only the tip of the iceberg.
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The Back Quarter Riverton, UT
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Gene
1/4 acre plot with fruit trees and a large garden with seven 10x4ft beds and 150+ spots for melons, squash and other large plants. I focus rather heavily on tomatoes, sweet peppers, watermelon, muskmelon, cucumbers,...
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An Heirloom Jungle Weldon, CA
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HorseLady
My garden started out just about 20 sq. ft. Eight years later it is closer to 5000 sq. ft. and gets to be about 10 ft tall in several areas. No chemicals or synthetics are used but the silty clay has been amended with...
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Catalpa Fields Brooksville, MS
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RussGarner
Has changed from a mostly hybrid garden to almost 100% heirloom. I also enjoy cooking, and my goal is to grow what I can in my garden, and then turn that into a good meal.
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Three Little Birds Market Garden Woodbury, NJ
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Jessaboo
A combo of flowers, vegetables, fruit, one bee hive, three chickens, and whoever else happens along (hummingbirds!!!!). Mostly heirloom, all organic. Although YourGardenShow wants to make me in Zone 6b, we're really...
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Ravis Retreat Winthrop, WA
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SolarBizzi
Heirloom plants were first iintroduced to our garden during 2011 growing season. The existing pictures are from that harvest.Growing season 2012 is expected to be more heirloom plants than the previous year, but I...
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Plano Garden Plano, TXMy backyard vegetable & herb garden in Plano, Texas. I started it in 1999 and it has gone through much improvements.
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Green Kathleen's Chicken Junction Arlington, TXMy garden began with one raised bed. I grew up in Ohio where you could pretty much stick a plant in the ground and it would grow. I now live in Texas where the "soil" is not soil. Its clay. I think they...
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Dr. Greenthumb's Rockwall, TX
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joeythejoe
II remember gardening as a child with my grandparents. As I go older I wanted to have a small garden of my own to grow different vegetables and enjoy the outdoors. I have 100Sq/ft garden that I try and grow anything...
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CompanionPlantingCowGirl Centerville, TX
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EmmaRose
My garden is 10 foot by 19 foot and has flax, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, squash, gourds, borage, onions and lettuce.
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No land? No Yard? No Problem! Dallas, TX
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BloominHappy
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Raised Cinder-block Veggie Garden Coppell, TX
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GrandMaggie
I live in a suburb and don't have much room for a sunny garden. I asked my son to build this raised garden with cement cinder-blocks. I planted a variety of vegetables. I lined the box with some Marigolds and...
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David's Garden North Richland Hills, TX
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dekelley
About 100' sq. raised beds plus some containers and indoor seed starting.
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GloryBea Lancaster, TX
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CherokeeStar
We raise Nigerian Dwarf goats (a miniature dairy breed) and chickens, plus we have 6 dogs, so our garden has to be tough enough to stand up to some serious traffic. We installed a strong fence around the vegetable...
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Duchess's Caliche Report Waxahachie, TX
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tx2duchess
My garden is almost 3,000 square feet and sits on top of solid caliche (rock) which breaks down into black clay. We started this area 1.5 years ago and this Fall I took it over as my own baby. I am now competiting...
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My Backyard Paradise Round Rock, TX
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ruthie
I love to travel and even more, I love planning trips. As I close my eyes and envision each exotic destination - swaying palms, soft flowers, breezy caresses, soothing water, and the warmth of fragrant sunshine......
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Telly's Happy Place Tacoma, WA
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FreyjaW
Im still in mostly planing stages other than a few vegys in my garden. We have an old apple tree and some walnut trees. Although we do have some wonderful Rodys that I love. I would really like to make my whole yard...
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Jessie's Garden Northport, AL
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jtuggle
I have 5 8x4 raised beds. I also have 3 in grounds beds and 8 blueberry bushes. I aim to plant only heirloom seeds. I also live on a corner lot in the city so I don't have too much space. I recently built a greenhouse...
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The Dirt Mama's Garden Woodstock, GA
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TheDirtMama
I inherited my love of gardening from my father, who plopped me down in the dirt next to him as soon as I was old enough to sit up. This particular Dirt Mama's Garden has been evolving since 2003 when we bought this...
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Nola Farms Warrenton, MO
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Nolafarms
My garden is dedicated to my daughter Nola. It's purpose it to supply our little family with good food, to perpetuate an interest in gardening for her early on in life, and to provide balance in our lives.
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The Cupcake Bandits Organic Heirloom Garden Bath, NY
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MommaCupcake
3 raised gardens and 3 in ground gardens. Crab Apple Trees, Maple Trees, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Strawberry plants were added in 2011. In 2012 we are expanding the in ground gardens as well as adding chicken and ducks....
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Willowwacks Faerie Garden Rogue River, OR
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puckamok
When I moved here there was a small organic garden but most of the topsoil was washed away by gold mining and logging. I'm creating a food forest and learning permaculture practices. There is more life here now but...
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The Skinny Hippie Heirloom Garden Holland, MI
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mdubs
Two years ago my family moved to a under-resourced community to help with community organizing and community development. Getting the neighbors to trust us was our first big obstacle to overcome. Even though I had never...
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Raised bed Vegetable Garden Iowa City, IA
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cjewell
My first vegetable garden in Iowa and my first year using only Heirloom and Open-Pollinated seeds.
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Sugar Bee Shire La Verne, CA
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malcakes25
Our garden consists of multiple raised beds located in Sugar Bee Shire aka the backyard. Within our little wonderland you will find a variety of heirloom plants! Take a peek around, you never know what you may find!
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Mon petit jardin Cheyenne, WY
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TheJEngler86
I lived in Illinois my whole life until moving to Cheyenne in late 2011. I love to grow plants and try new things. Because of the climate and because I'm a renter, I will be doing mostly container plants this year....
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Garden of the Clueless Elkhart, IN
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ImpossibleA
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Suburbia Haven San Antonio, TXWe bought a house six years ago in the suburbs of San Antonio Texas. We don't have alot of space so I had my husband build me a garden box right outside of the back door. Since then, he's built me another garden...
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UrbanDesertGarden Tucson, AZWe live less than a 1/4 mile outside of downtown Tucson in a rented house with a backyard garden of 250 sq ft. We plant over 60 varieties of vegetables and herbs every year mostly for personal consumption. We also have...
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Accidental Garden Tucson, AZ
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huggerbug
I plant only Baker Creek seeds. My Father told me about them 4 years ago. Thanks Dad. I have to be very careful selecting seed, This high desert is brutal. In the winter we get a few hard freezes that kill...
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Clayton's Lazy Cats Acre Clayton, NC
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skirret_nc
This residential garden is on a 1 acre lot. In addition to a bit of ornamental landscaping, I have a bunch of raised beds, several row crop areas, a few fruit & nut trees, some berry bushes, and a couple of perennial...
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Jessie's Mid-Atlantic Veggie Patch Wilmington, DEEach year I grow at least 15 new varieties while hanging on to tried and true cultivars I cannot live without. This garden story will focus on new additions, most notably heirlooms.
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The Greyshade Estate San Diego, CAIn 2010, our family of four sold a charming little condo in the increasingly fashionable neighborhood of University Heights and bought a stripped out house in East San Diego. Now we hope to bring DIY Makerism,...
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Eclectic Growing Groves, TX
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kjunprncez
I used to plant in containers only, now I bought a tiller so its going to be more formal this year.
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Heirloom Veggie Patch Cedar City, UT
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chellethumb
It is not a big veggie patch. Just a small piece of real estate that keeps us in Fresh vegetables and fruit come fall. This year I am trying to plant at least half the garden with heirloom plants and seeds
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Apartment Container Garden (not heirloom) Portland, OR
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aokoye
This is my non-herloom garden. It sit's on the left side (stage left that is) of my door and gets the exact same amount of light as the heirloom garden which sits on the right side.
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YourGardenShow Busy Bee San Francisco, CA
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The-Busy-Bee
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| Gardening organizations: | Local garden club, Local community garden, School garden project, and CSA - Community Supported Agriculture |
| Favorite park / arboreteum: | Dallas Botanical Gardens |
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