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<channel><title><![CDATA[Backyard Agrarian - Garden Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/garden-blog.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Garden Blog]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:14:43 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Drying Spearmint]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2011/09/drying-spearmint.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2011/09/drying-spearmint.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:55:07 -0700</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2011/09/drying-spearmint.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Garden-Fresh Spearmint drying in the food dehydrator racks.   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div ><div style="text-align: center;"><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/9346385.jpg?374" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px;">Garden-Fresh Spearmint drying in the food dehydrator racks.</div></div></div>  <div ><div style="text-align: center;"><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/2286930.jpg?335" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px;">Mint will dry in about an hour if the dehydrator is turned on. A few days if you hang it or lay it out on screens with no heat.</div></div></div>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Snow - September 21, 2009]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/09/first-snow-aug-21-2009.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/09/first-snow-aug-21-2009.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:27:51 -0700</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/09/first-snow-aug-21-2009.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Sunflower, first snow   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div ><div style="text-align: center;"><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/7006814.jpg?329x246" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px;">Sunflower, first snow</div></div></div>  <div ><div style="text-align: center;"><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/4665301.jpg?336x251" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px;">kale, first snow</div></div></div>  <span  style=" float: left; z-index: 10; "><span class="imgPusher" style="top:px"></span><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/6648015.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">cherry tomatoes, first snow</div></span> <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: justify; display: block; ">Tomatoes had ripened during the last couple of weeks. &nbsp;We had been eating them right off the vine. &nbsp;</div> <hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr>  <span  style=" float: left; z-index: 10; "><span class="imgPusher" style="top:px"></span><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/7215359.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">Asters, first snow</div></span> <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: justify; display: block; ">Things can change fast in a high altitude garden. &nbsp;</div> <hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herbs become ornamental late in the season]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/herbs-become-ornamental-late-in-the-season.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/herbs-become-ornamental-late-in-the-season.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:25:29 -0700</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/herbs-become-ornamental-late-in-the-season.html</guid><description><![CDATA[An edible herb garden is combined with flowers (yarrow and marigolds). &nbsp;The herbs b [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span  style=" float: left; z-index: 10; "><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/5315816.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span><div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: justify; display: block; ">An edible herb garden is combined with flowers (yarrow and marigolds). &nbsp;The herbs become ornamental after they flower in mid season. &nbsp;The flowers smell delicious and attract all kinds of pollinators.</div><hr  style=" visibility: hidden; clear: both; width: 100%; "></hr><div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; ">Yarrow, Marigolds, Oregano, Chives, Mint</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yarrow]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/yarrow.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/yarrow.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:14:36 -0700</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/yarrow.html</guid><description><![CDATA[White Yarrow with Marigolds, Aug.16, 09 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div ><div style="text-align: center;"><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/3501400.jpg?315x235" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px;">White Yarrow with Marigolds, Aug.16, 09</div></div></div><span  style=" float: left; z-index: 10; "><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/1923390.jpg?228x170" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">Yellow Yarrow, Boulder, CO June 2009</div></span><div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: justify; display: block; ">Yarrow comes in many colors: red, purple, white, yellow. &nbsp;It has a long lasting bloom, can survive in low water conditions (although produces more flowers with more water), and makes a great cut or dried flower!</div><hr  style=" width: 100%; clear: both; visibility: hidden; "></hr><div ><div style="text-align: center;"><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/2059934.jpg?330x246" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px;">Purple Yarrow with Lavender flowers, Aug.16, 09</div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildflower Gardens]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/wildflower-gardens.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/wildflower-gardens.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:10:34 -0700</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/wildflower-gardens.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Wildflowers, Aug.16 09This wildflower garden was planted using a Rocky Mountain Wildflower  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span  style=" z-index: 10; float: left; "><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/7761953.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">Wildflowers, Aug.16 09</div></span><div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">This wildflower garden was planted using a Rocky Mountain Wildflower mixture. &nbsp;The seeds seem to have germinated incredibly well! &nbsp;Although, the space is too small for such a diverse mixture. &nbsp;For a more organized look, I would plant seeds or starts individually. &nbsp;</div><hr  style=" visibility: hidden; width: 100%; clear: both; "></hr><div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; ">This is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar.</div><div ><div style="text-align: center;"><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/7363141.jpg" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px;">Wildflowers, Aug.16 09</div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunny Tails:  Something for the Kids]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/bunny-tails-something-for-the-kids.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/bunny-tails-something-for-the-kids.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:06:55 -0700</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/bunny-tails-something-for-the-kids.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Bunny Tails, Aug.16 09These bunny tails are in a wooden window box outside the b [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span  style=" float: left; z-index: 10; "><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/9964037.jpg?189x269" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">Bunny Tails, Aug.16 09</div></span><div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: justify; display: block; ">These bunny tails are in a wooden window box outside the bathroom window. &nbsp;Bunny tails are super soft and add a luscious tactile element to the garden. &nbsp;Plant these annuals somewhere that you walk by frequently so you'll have an opportunity to touch them often. &nbsp;It's also fun to see the bunny tails poking in through the open window. &nbsp;Because they are soft, durable, and adorable these are great for kid friendly spaces.&nbsp;</div><hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potatoes: 1st 3 plucked from the ground.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/potatoes-1st-3-plucked-from-the-ground.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/potatoes-1st-3-plucked-from-the-ground.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:31:14 -0700</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/potatoes-1st-3-plucked-from-the-ground.html</guid><description><![CDATA[potatoes, Aug.16, 09 CCCIt was too early but I just couldn't resist finding out what was go [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span  style=" z-index: 10; float: left; "><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/4695580.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">potatoes, Aug.16, 09 CCC</div></span><div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">It was too early but I just couldn't resist finding out what was going on under that ground. &nbsp;The 3 potatoes that popped out as I pulled on the stalk are small but they smell sweet and delicious and tingled in my hand as I held them. &nbsp;Hmm... perhaps 3 small potatoes and fresh broccoli from my CSA for dinner?</div><hr  style=" clear: both; width: 100%; visibility: hidden; "></hr><div ><div style="text-align: center;"><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/9699622.jpg" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"></div></div></div><div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; ">Potato Tops: &nbsp;You can see the withered flower that bloomed a couple of weeks ago.&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dried Chamomile]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/dried-chamomile.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/dried-chamomile.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:22:31 -0700</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/dried-chamomile.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Chammomile, Rhubarb, Aug.16, 09 CCCThis was my first season growing chamomile. &nbsp;I had  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span  style=" float: left; z-index: 10; "><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/3247363.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">Chammomile, Rhubarb, Aug.16, 09 CCC</div></span><div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">This was my first season growing chamomile. &nbsp;I had one cup of tea before it dried out, unharvested. &nbsp;That soft yellow chamomile just a few weeks ago has given way to fall. &nbsp;Next year I'll know to harvest sooner! &nbsp;</div><hr  style=" visibility: hidden; clear: both; width: 100%; "></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Fat Peas! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/big-fat-peas.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/big-fat-peas.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:17:32 -0700</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/big-fat-peas.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Peas, Aug.16, 09 CCCI had almost given up on them but the peas have finally become plump and [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span  style=" z-index: 10; float: left; "><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/821203.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">Peas, Aug.16, 09 CCC</div></span><div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">I had almost given up on them but the peas have finally become plump and ready for harvest. &nbsp;it took just about 3 months from sowing outside. &nbsp;Look at these beauties!</div><hr  style=" visibility: hidden; clear: both; width: 100%; "></hr><span  style=" float: left; z-index: 10; "><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/2403629.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">Eaten Pea, Aug.16, 09 CCC</div></span><div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">Apparently someone else thought the peas looked scrumptious. &nbsp;This one has a few nibbles.</div><hr  style=" clear: both; width: 100%; visibility: hidden; "></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beautiful beautiful Beets]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/beautiful-beautiful-beets.html]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/beautiful-beautiful-beets.html#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:12:32 -0700</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.backyardagrarian.com/2/post/2009/08/beautiful-beautiful-beets.html</guid><description><![CDATA[Chiogga Beets, Aug.16, 09 CCCLook at this beautiful beet poking through the ground! &nbsp;T [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span  style=" float: left; z-index: 10; "><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/8168274.jpg" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;">Chiogga Beets, Aug.16, 09 CCC</div></span><div  class="paragraph" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">Look at this beautiful beet poking through the ground! &nbsp;The tops (greens) are still fairly small and very succulent, yet the beets are fully developed. &nbsp;I'll let some grow for a few more weeks to gain more size. &nbsp;</div><hr  style=" width: 100%; visibility: hidden; clear: both; "></hr><div ><div style="text-align: center;"><a><img src="http://www.backyardagrarian.com/uploads/1/4/5/7/1457831/4930188.jpg?229x305" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="Picture" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px;">Chiogga Beets Tops, Aug. 16, 09 CCC</div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>

