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Six Vegetables You Can Grow In 60 Days

Posted on August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 by Melissa

Whether I’m planning my garden, in the thick of it, or towards the end of my growing season, I’m always looking at what seeds I can stick in the soil that will give me a quick turn around. As I weed, check germination, or grumble about pest damage, I typically have a few seeds close…

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Life is good…

Posted on June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 by Melissa

Life is good, even when it’s hard. You know the saying about rain and how it pours from the sky? Yeah, we don’t have much of that happening here in the high desert of northern New Mexico, especially during this ongoing drought. But the meaning behind the saying? Yeah, it’s coming on strong these days….

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The Garden’s Last Breath

Posted on October 19, 2025April 15, 2026 by Melissa

With temperatures forecasted to dip into the mid-30sF this week, I’m in Harvest Mode to gather anything left in the garden that can’t withstand a nip of frost. I’m also thoroughly enjoying the glorious colors as we shift into the cooler months, soaking them deeply into my memory before the world goes brown and grey….

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