The clouds above us join and separate,
The breeze in the courtyard leaves and returns
Life is like that so why not relax?
Who can stop us from celebrating?
-Lu Yu
We have always been inspired by the biodynamic farming philosophy which all started when I found a copy of The Backyard Homestead Mini-Farm Guidebook, by John Jeavons, J. Morgador, and Robin Leler in a give away box outside the library years ago. I think we have read that book inside and out. The philosophy of permaculture design is a new one to us, with which we are intrigued and studying avidly. It is so exciting to put some book knowledge along with several years of gardening experience into practice!
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beets |
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zucchini |
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zucchini nd pumpkin patch |
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pink banana squash |
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sweet corn |
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globe artichokes |
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tulip bulbs in full glory |
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elephant garlic growing in the kitchen garden |
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walking stick kale can grow to 6' tall! |
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lemon balm |
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culinary sage |
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crimson clover broadcasted as a covercrop |
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strawberry patch |
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potato patch gone wild |
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baby spinach
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Beautiful crops, I'm sooo inspired!
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