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GreenMother

Location: Annapolis, MD

Day Job: Programmer

The Digs: Backyard, Community Garden, Containers, Front yard, Rooftop

Crops: Basil, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chile Peppers, Chinese cabbage, Cucumbers, Figs, Garlic, Green beans, Jalepeno Peppers, Lavender, Melons, Mint, Mustard Greens, Oregano, Peaches, Peas, Potatoes, Rosemary, Squash, Sugar Snap Peas, Thyme, Tomatoes, Turnips

Animals: Cats, Ducks, Fish

Why I'm Getting Dirty: I'm interested in becoming as self sufficient as possible, which is a challenge in a small city yard!

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Posted by: A Journey To Preparedness & Self Sufficiency on March 29th, 2013 at 05:49 am
I found a great youtube.com channel called, "The Edible Garden". Small space gardening that gave me loads of ideas. You'll love it.
Arbor Day has affordable dwarf fruit trees.
Nice to meet you!

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Posted by: Jenna on September 1st, 2012 at 06:58 am
I like your profile picture. It entices me to grow something, right now! lol
Do you have any pictures of your garden? I would love to see them!

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Posted by: on June 1st, 2011 at 01:08 pm
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