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  1. Michael1960

    a few of last years harvest.

    east of Flint, Michigan. everything in the two beds did really well. in planters.... not so much. planting non frost resistant plants is historically Memorial Day weekend here.
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    raised beds

    tomato, pepper, spinach, eggplant, baby corn, miniature sweet corn, cukes, squash, beans, scallions, chives, multiple basils, dill, rosemary, oregano, cilantro, multiple lettuces, multiple asian greens, radishes, beets, cool thing with the cement blocks, i can plant 1-2 radishes, beets and...
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    raised beds

    last year, as mentioned were two 3'x8'. sun didn't clear the two big maples in back till 930ish. guessing started getting shade on the patio 3ish. right hand red rectangle was two rows of six tomatoes. left hand was three rows of twelve peppers.
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    raised beds

    we also have a lot of deer, as well as rabbits and squirrels. we have two 3'x8' wood beds currently. we hung half a bar of irish spring soap in net bags at each corner. zero critter eating issues, besides the squirrels eating our sunflower plants as soon as they sprouted. that was in a...
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    raised beds

    flat stone pathways. unsure of what I'll plant for fill in between the gaps.
  6. Michael1960

    a few of last years harvest.

    all heirlooms. the smallest are called teaspoon tomatoes. can't wait for next year.
  7. Michael1960

    raised beds

    plans for next growing season. (I'm a CAD designer) I got one in before the ground started freezing up off and on. finish it next April/May. double stacked 8x8x16 cement blocks sitting on 8x8x4 cement blocks. back of the house faces East. pink blocks (15" square) are the border bricks of a brick...
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    Mitten state new guy

    Grand Blanc. you's?
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    Mitten state new guy

    store bought duck or free ranging?
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    Mitten state new guy

    4 cups of pomegranate juice 1 cup sugar stir to dissolve sugar reduce down to one cup. I liked it. the mrs. liked it. her approval means I can make more. edit. my daughter moved to V. Beach. we're still here. currently Grand Blanc. there's been conversation about moving to Sault St. Marie...
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    Mitten state new guy

    greetings. started smoking two years ago. smokin it electric smoker. pork belly, salmon, waterfowl I shoot. usually using recipes from Hank Shaw or Jess Pryles. made salmon candy yesterday with a twist. made pomegranate syrup instead of using maple. it didn't suck.:emoji_wink: Mike edit: just...
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