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Grumpy
- Sep 6
- 2 min
Falling Forward.
2023 has been a difficult year for many gardeners. The Spring in our area was "too wet", the Summer was "too hot", and now many of us...
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Grumpy
- Apr 17
- 2 min
Nothing beats the Economics of Gardening
A couple of years ago I watched a YouTube video where a man broke down the mind-bending productivity that is built into the nature of the...
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Grumpy
- Feb 3
- 2 min
"Bad-ford" Pears: My man, Neil Sperry, sharpens his Axe.
In his most recent Newsletter, Neil Sperry, the gardening guru of Texas, posted an article concerning the evil nature of a well-loved...
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Grumpy
- Feb 1
- 1 min
Rants about Plants - Grumpy's 2nd Annual Survey
I would like to know your thoughts. Would you be willing to take my survey? (Link Below) https://forms.gle/boX94wE2ryPjyZoC7 Thank you!...
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Grumpy
- Jan 23
- 1 min
Ambition, looks a lot like "crazy".
We hosted our second annual Seed Swap this past Saturday and I made a couple new friends. We traded seeds, but mostly we shared...
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Grumpy
- Jan 3
- 1 min
Grumpy's Planting Dates for 2023
My wife says that I am a list maker. I just like to think things through and arrange them on paper before I get work started. Many...
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Grumpy
- Jul 28, 2022
- 1 min
You wanna take this fight IN-doors?
Summer 2022 is kicking my tail. I have suffered hundreds of plant losses and I discover more almost daily. If you like growing plants...
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Grumpy
- Jun 21, 2022
- 1 min
Blueberry Ridge Farm & Pumpkin Patch!
Join our friend, Farmer Jill, this Wednesday, June 22 at 3pm for a fun, floral arranging experience! You’ll get the chance to work with...
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Grumpy
- Jun 3, 2022
- 2 min
Challenges make good teachers.
Gardening is apparently not for the faint of heart or easily frustrated. I use miniblinds cut into 5" lengths as my plant labels in the...
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Grumpy
- May 20, 2022
- 29 min
"Cliff's Notes" for Propagation Clinic
I am posting here an essay I wrote for those of you who might have liked to attend my free clinic tomorrow, but already have other plans...
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Grumpy
- May 9, 2022
- 3 min
It's kinda like having your own Money Tree!
I am not primarily motivated by profit; instead I am one of those that focuses more on proving a theory. I love experimenting and trying...
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Grumpy
- Apr 27, 2022
- 1 min
I am seeking your insight... Please share!
The big Spring garden events of 2022 are now behind us & I finally got our family garden in the ground. Next, I want to turn my...
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Grumpy
- Apr 22, 2022
- 1 min
Today is "Earth Day". Did you know?
April 22, 2022 marks the day where about 1 billion people worldwide celebrate by volunteering, organizing events for growing...
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Grumpy
- Apr 19, 2022
- 2 min
Last Spring Garden Market - Update!
Soon it will be May, and after that Summer, when I switch gears for propagating new plants. I will be focusing on getting ready for my...
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Grumpy
- Apr 11, 2022
- 2 min
Gardening Season is ON!
Those of you who live for Spring have probably been a bit restless for at least a month or two. I get it. However, the avid (and more...
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Grumpy
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
Serendipity.
So, I actually meant to share this last Fall and time got away from me. But last night I walked past my refrigerator and was reminded of...
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Grumpy
- Apr 6, 2022
- 3 min
DIY Organic Fertilizer - Seriously.
Anyone following the news over the past month may already notice a trend. Fertilizer, Fuel, and the components of making these two food...
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Grumpy
- Mar 28, 2022
- 2 min
Friends with Food Trucks...Aw Yeah!
So, many of you already know about my love of the food made by Mi Casita Plus and their awesome food truck. Some of you also share my...
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