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[4 Apr 2012 | No Comment | ]
Early April in Austin

It has been a crazy around here. Our Living Social Deal was a hit. Many new installs and new clients contacting us everyday. …

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[2 Apr 2012 | 2 Comments | ]
Okra

I would like to give a shout out to Okra. Although my wife is gets a bit tired of this steady producer, I can’t seem …

Tools and Techniques, Veggies »

[29 Mar 2012 | No Comment | ]
It’s Pepper Time!

If this were a normal year, a visit to my personal gardens would find tomatoes up to my knees and peppers popping out of every …

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[27 Mar 2012 | No Comment | ]
Its Tomato Time!!!

Its time to get those tomatoes in the ground!!! You don’t want to wait too long… Tomatoes will only produce fruit when the highs …

For Kids, Recipes, Veggies »

[13 Mar 2012 | No Comment | ]
The Wonders of Broccoli – Part 2

Your mom was right… Eat your broccoli! Here’s how to store it and some yummy ways to eat it…
Storage
Broccoli straight from your garden will …

Featured, Pests, Tools and Techniques, Troubleshooting, Veggies »

[1 Feb 2012 | No Comment | ]
The Wonders of Broccoli – Part 1

Despite the comments of our former president, George Bush Sr, I think broccoli is awesome… and amazingly healthy! Here is some info on the …

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[18 Jan 2012 | No Comment | ]
Gardening in January

One of the greatest things for a gardener living in Austin is that you can garden all year round! Here are some tips on …

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[22 Nov 2011 | 3 Comments | ]
A YardFarm Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Fellow YardFarmers!!! We trust you all are having a bountiful harvest. Yesterday we celebrated Thanksgiving with the kids from Smith Elementary. …

Recipes, Veggies »

[15 Nov 2011 | One Comment | ]
Kale – Your Fall Garden Superstar!

Are you trying to improve your diet? Want to make sure your diet is full of nutrients? Try adding more Kale… Kale does great …

Tools and Techniques, Troubleshooting, Veggies »

[9 Nov 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
Protecting Your Transplants From Frost Damage

It’s time to prepare for frost. Although the average frost date for the City of Austin is between Dec. 1st and Dec. 10th, …

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[1 Nov 2011 | No Comment | ]
It’s Wildflower Planting Time

I always drive down the highway in the spring and admiring the gorgeous wildflowers. My mom has been collecting wildflower seeds for as long …

Tools and Techniques, Troubleshooting, Veggies »

[18 Oct 2011 | One Comment | ]
How to avoid root bound plants…

Planting transplants seems simple: Dig a hole the size of your transplant. Drop the plant in. Fill in with soil. Water and wait for your …

For Kids, Recipes, Veggies »

[12 Oct 2011 | No Comment | ]
Broccoli & Cauliflower: Don’t just eat the flowers!

Did you know that broccoli and cauliflower are the flower of the plant. Most people are missing out on the wonders of broccoli and cauliflower …

Tools and Techniques, Uncategorized, Veggies »

[6 Oct 2011 | No Comment | ]
My new found love for carrots…

Carrots… We cook with them all the time. They’re great in soups, stir fries, salad, with dips, or all on their own. But …

Pests, Tools and Techniques, Troubleshooting, Veggies »

[4 Oct 2011 | No Comment | ]
How to prevent the squiggly trails of leaf damage on your greens…

Do you have squiggly trails of leaf damage on you beets, cabbage, chard, and lettuce? You have leaf miners…

Leaf miners are larva of black …

Recipes, Veggies »

[16 Sep 2011 | No Comment | ]
Hate to see a good pumpkin go bad?

Hate to see a good pumpkin go bad? Not sure what to do with your pumpkins coming in when it’s too hot for soup, and …

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[19 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]
Gearing Up for Fall Planting

Spring has SPRUNG!
Oh wait, it’s July and it’s been super hot outside for a really long time……   Us humans may not feel very springy …

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[7 Jul 2011 | No Comment | ]
Cook for your Pets

Had enough of your Veggies!?…..
Neither have we, but you can still give them to the dogs!
Chicken Rice & Garden Veg Dinner:
This Will Feed your pups …

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[13 Jun 2011 | No Comment | ]
Super Fantastic Gazpacho

Tomatoes, peppers and cukes are coming in very prolifically right now. A great easy way to use these veggies is to make a cold gazpacho …

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[3 Jun 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
Tipsy for Turnips!

We’ve noticed some killer turnips in our clients’ gardens. Turnips aren’t an overly common ingredient here in the states, but they’re killer: here are a …