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  • Greenhouse 2026

The Smart Greenhouse Upgrade (And the Cabbage Moth War)

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on July 5, 2026July 5, 2026

Beat the heatwave with some serious garden upgrades! From automated Govee tech in the greenhouse to a targeted pest control strategy against cabbage moths and slugs, here is how the raised beds are bouncing back.

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Blueberry pots wrapped in netting with disco balls to deter birds
  • Greenhouse 2026

The Disco Ball Blueberry Shield + A Full 2026 Garden Update

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on May 25, 2026

See how to protect blueberries from birds using election sign frames and disco balls, plus a full update on the garden layout, and another round of gutters on the greenhouse adds MAJOR liquid impact!

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  • Greenhouse 2026

The Tomato Fountain, Blue Potatoes, and the 10 PM Nightdress Maneuver

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on May 14, 2026May 25, 2026

From blue Magic Molly potatoes to DIY deer-proofing with election signs, see how the yarden is evolving this spring. Plus, a “glow up” for the herb bags and the potato lane!

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  • Yarden 2025

Garden update and lots of pictures! 6-21-25

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on June 23, 2025February 28, 2026

Well, I started this post on Memorial Day but it’s been a minute. Back then…

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  • Yarden 2025

One thing led to another in the yarden! 4-27-25

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on April 27, 2025

Today was a day that started out one way and ended a completely different way.…

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  • Yarden 2024

An update – the garden’s not done yet! 10-30-24

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Whew. This summer was interesting on so many levels. My contract job ended on July…

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  • Yarden 2024

A break in the heat! 7-7-24

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on July 7, 2024

I got up early this morning because it’s going to be 88 degrees again today…

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  • Yarden 2024

What’s been going on at the NSSL – 4/15/24

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on April 15, 2024April 15, 2024

This will be a quick post before I forget what I’ve been up to since…

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  • Yarden 2024

Spring is here because I say it is! 3-26-24

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on March 26, 2024April 15, 2024

March 25 and I’ve waited long enough! So begins another fantastic gardening season. Given the…

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  • Yarden 2023

August update, as summer winds down 8/26/23

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on August 28, 2023

It’s certainly been a muggy roaster here lately which has really damped my enjoyment of…

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  • Yarden 2022

Midsummer check in!

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on July 24, 2022July 24, 2022

It’s been kind of a crazy summer for me so far. Dad died of liver…

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  • The Fruit Project

5/15/22 An update, and introducing The Fruit Project!

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on May 15, 2022May 23, 2023

It’s been a busy time in the yarden! I’ll bring you up to speed on…

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  • Yarden 2020

Garden catalogs, 2020 planning!

  • by Amy Crabtree Campbell
  • Posted on February 18, 2020

Never mind the weather, here come the plant pistils!!! Seriously, though, spring is coming even…

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