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Surviving and thriving on pennies

Location:  Portland, OR

Day Job:  Blogger-http://survivingandthrivingonpennies.blogspot.com Facebook "surviving and thriving on pennies. Also on Twitter "satopblog

The Digs:  Backyard, Containers, Front yard

Crops:  Basil, Blackberries, Blueberries, Bok-choy, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumbers, Garlic, Green beans, Jalepeno Peppers, Kale, Lavender, Lettuce, Melons, Mint, Mustard Greens, Pears, Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Rosemary, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Sugar Snap Peas, Thyme, Tomatoes, tomatoes,stevia,parsley,echinacea, brussels sprouts,patty pan squash

Animals:  Cats, Chickens, Dogs

Why I'm Getting Dirty:  Because it makes me happy. Growing up in the city I was able to also grow up in the country at my grandma's. I got the best of both worlds then and now. I live in the city but live like im in the country. I teach my children my mother and grandmother taught me about gardening.

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