Lamont on June 3rd, 2014

People, people. Lend me your ear! This may be just what the “doctor ordered”! What more could we who live in the desert southwest ask for! I know how much work I do just so my dirt (can hardly call it soil) can hold water and praying that I can afford the fertilizer and water […]

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Lamont on March 10th, 2011

Is there anybody out there?! Well if you haven’t guessed yet, the weather is changing daily. For us in Tucson, if we don’t hurry and take advantage… we will find ourselves behind in our planting. As I write this, I am feeling sad because I’ve made the decision to not plant this season. I want […]

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kathyb on June 30th, 2010

All the tomatoes are full grown and one has actually turned to ash from being in the full sun. Of the 6 remaining, two I have just given over to the birds, tired of the fight. The other four are producing, one really well, although splitting and cracking is an issue. Must say, though, that […]

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kathyb on April 4th, 2010

How exciting.  A local organic farm sells shares to the public.  That’s good news for a backyard gardener like me.  I can’t grow enough in my limited space to eat the variety I’d like.  Don’t like paying exorbitant prices that many stores ask for their organics, so this is an excellent option.  Once a week […]

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Lamont on March 12th, 2010

Tucson Farmers Market Listing Listing of markets in the Tucson area

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Lamont on August 11th, 2009

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