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As I take you through the journey of sustenance gardening on a small acreage in Northern California – read of my struggles, successes, hopes & joys. Follow along as I learn to grow food for my family and learn market gardening.

Perhaps as you read along, you too may be motivated to supply your own food for yourself and your family…

~ Linda

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Weather Forecast

Wow, I am sure glad they straightened out the weather forecast for next week! They had the temps down as low as +2°F!!! This is much better, but maybe not by much Where did all our nice weather go??? I … Continue reading

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New Take on Dieting

For years I used the Atkins diet and never lost or if I lost I gained it back. It was a constant struggle. Then for years I used and was successful with using a Zone type diet that balances Fats, … Continue reading

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Sunday Funnies

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Nutritious Foods Within Your Reach

Nutritious Foods Within Your Reach BY AWAKE! WRITER IN MEXICO ANGÉLICA and her family of ten lived in a small rural town in the state of Oaxaca, in Mexico. They were poor, and their diet consisted of corn tortillas, beans, … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Update

By now you should be expecting lots of green shoot, huh? Unfortunately, the poor potato plant is having problems growing. So what is wrong with it? Was it sprayed to inhibit sprouting? I will probably never know. I started this … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – *sigh*

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So Much for Spring!

It’s a winter wonderland out there! Well, actually it is wet and slushy out there, not too much of the wonderland going on! Spring is trying to fight back winter… She just hasn’t quite made it yet. Soon, though, very … Continue reading

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Sunday Funnies

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Garden Bed Friday

I spent some time Thursday thinking about the garden beds and if I really do have them in the right place. Although, I am still having doubts that the beds won’t be too shaded, I have chose to just do … Continue reading

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Is it Spring?

It feels like Spring! The temps have been getting in the low 60′s during the day and the nights are just at or above freezing. This morning (Friday) I went outside and was greeted by bird song. It may have … Continue reading

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