Category Archives: Spinach

Permaculture Is What Happens When You’re Busy Making Other Plans

Posted on April 16, 2022 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

Spring is a yearly invitation t0 new beginnings, and an annual reminder of age-old renewal. It is the time of year that I am certain Khalil Gibran wrote the words “And forget not that the earth delights to feel your … Continue reading →

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Closing Summer

Posted on September 9, 2017 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

It is the end of an unusually quiet summer here at NHG.  A late, hard frost wiped out much of the spring plantings as well as this year’s harvest of blueberries and asparagus.  The figs and asparagus were late and … Continue reading →

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Permaculture Summer

Posted on June 26, 2017 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

To create your own permaculture summer: Start with a good variety of fruits, berries and herbs that pretty much take care of themselves year after year. Add to that background of growth, some tender green leaves (lettuce and spinach will … Continue reading →

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Then There Was One

Posted on March 5, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

This morning I did my final pass thinning the tomatoes, peppers, collards, cabbage and kale down to a single plant in each starter cup and then I crossed my fingers that no fungi or pests find my singletons between now … Continue reading →

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The Expat Starter Garden

Posted on January 10, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

A dear friend is moving south of the border to live on the shores of Lake Chapala, said to have the second best climate on earth, behind only Atenas, Costa Rica.  She wants to start a small garden there and … Continue reading →

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Fall Garden 2015

Posted on September 19, 2015 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

As I plan and finish planting my fall garden this weekend I have to give a shout out to the tomatoes, red bell peppers and serrano peppers that don’t seem to care that it is the middle of September and … Continue reading →

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