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Peas are one of the earliest spring vegetables. They are easy to grow, and now is the perfect time to get them in the ground!

How to Grow Peas

Originally published March 2016 Peas are one of my all time favorite spring vegetables.  This year, I am growing 2 varieties of shell peas and 1 variety of snow peas.  I start all of my pea plants from seed, and plant directly in the garden.  They are extremely easy to grow, and even do well in hanging …

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Strawberry rhubarb is still one of my favorite flavor combinations and it still gets a place of honor on the Easter dessert table.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Growing up, most kids have chores, but few had such a delicious chore as picking strawberries from our family’s garden.  That was a sure sign that spring was in the air.  As a little girl, I loved strawberries alone or on top of the little yellow sponge cakes available at the grocery store.   After …

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There are signs of spring all around us, even if it is the middle of February! From the warm air and sunshine, to the first flowers already in bloom!

Signs of Spring in the Middle of February

There are signs of spring all around us, even if it is the middle of February!  Over the last two weeks, we have been enjoying these rather uncommon warm days by going for walks around the neighborhood, playing outside, and even getting some yard work done.  One thing is for certain … this warm weather …

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Even though its March, the warm weather has me in my garden. Some flowers and many vegetables can handle the cooler temps & even a frost.

Garden Weather & What We Planted Today

Garden Weather & What We Planted Today Today, we hit a high around 75° – for March 8, in eastern Pennsylvania, that is incredible!  So the warm weather inspired me to get in the gardens, and get some things planted.  You read that right, I have things planted in my garden! Pansies and violas love …

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