Category Archives: Simple Garden

We have a graduate!

Posted on May 28, 2010 by cindy

Allow me to get a bit off the topic of this little  blog and share some exciting news.  Our oldest son graduated from our homeschool last weekend!  We’ve been busy enjoying this special milestone with lots of friends and family. … Continue reading →

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Seasons

Posted on March 15, 2010 by cindy

For the first time in years it felt a bit more like “winter” down here in sunny SW Florida.  I think “spring” has arrived, and I find myself eager to get out in the garden more.  I’m also entering a … Continue reading →

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Frost on my Florida Garden

Posted on January 6, 2010 by cindy

Woke up this morning to lots of frost on the ground.  I didn’t cover my plants last night, so I knew I was risking losing some plants.  Turns out it was cold enough, for long enough that even commercial farmers … Continue reading →

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Daily Harvest

Posted on May 27, 2009 by cindy

I was out of town over the long weekend and really missed spending time outside with my chickens and the garden.  With the weather having turned terribly hot and humid, I only go out in the morning and early evening.  … Continue reading →

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Reflecting and Looking Ahead

Posted on December 30, 2008 by cindy

I’ve been reflecting a lot about 2008 – we’ve had many challenges, but we know that 2009 most likely will hold many more. My husband’s job is slated to end on 1/31 – we are watching and praying to see … Continue reading →

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More homestead steps…

Posted on October 23, 2008 by cindy

It seems like I’m moving slowly these days.  I’m feeling overwhelmed with all the things I want/need to do around here.  Still haven’t got the 2nd raised bed in, but I did manage to get lettuce and spinach seeds planted … Continue reading →

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Homestead Things Accomplished Today

Posted on October 15, 2008 by cindy

I finally got my seedlings started and my bush bean plants are coming up in the raised bed.  They are already about 6 inches tall.  A few seeds didn’t germinate, so I’ll put a few more out.  This way the … Continue reading →

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Three Steps Forward…Two Steps Back

Posted on August 18, 2008 by cindy

It has been an interesting few weeks around here!  It is my “busy” season with our curriculum business, so that has kept me a bit distracted.  Then my youngest had surgery, so he is hobbling around on crutches, and we’ve … Continue reading →

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How it grows…

Posted on July 17, 2008 by cindy

I’m so thrilled – my Wild Florida Everglades tomato seeds have sprouted!  The cucumber seeds sprouted too, and are several inches tall.  Now, I just have to wait a while and let them grow.  Of course, THEN I have to … Continue reading →

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Just couldn’t wait…

Posted on July 9, 2008 by cindy

Well, I just couldn’t wait any longer.  The Queensland lettuce came up so nicely in our summer heat and humidity, that I planted a few more seeds in the same pot as the tomato plant.  I got the seeds at … Continue reading →

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