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A day at the Tropics with Tom aka Your Garden Buddy of "Whole Life Gardens"

Hey folks, Tom your Garden Buddy here, wanted to share my Tropical Garden with you.I have always loved tropical plants, they have a special beauty about them, leaves that are two to three feet across; that I specially love.But tropicals have to be covered during winter, and my plan is to build a Green House 20’x 25’ over the entire garden; will build with it with functionality in mind and at the same time one that is…See More
Jul 22, 2010
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Tom Butler replied to Lauren Stewart's discussion Salsa recipes?
"From Cammie Henderson Burke: Tomato salsa with mango and avocado 1 mango, 1 avocado - both peeled, pitted, and diced 4 medium diced tomatoes, seeded if you want less liquid 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced or leave seeds/use more if you want…"
Jul 7, 2010
Amy Mihele commented on Tom Butler's blog post Whole Life Gardens Update from Tom, Your Garden Buddy!
"Wow, I would love to be your neighbor with that wonderful garden. Thanks for sharing, it's very inspirational."
Jul 6, 2010
Sharabella Fini commented on Tom Butler's blog post The Organic Garden for Beginners
"This is great information; thanks Tom."
Jul 3, 2010
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The Organic Garden for Beginners

Hi Folks! Tom, your Garden Buddy here! I saw this as I was browsing and wanted to share this guide with you all! The organic vegetable garden will very quickly become one of your very best investments. Not only will you save money on your food bill, but you will also be able to give yourself or your family healthier choices at the dinner table. But before you begin your journey into this world, these are just some of the things that you should know:Year Round GrowingDepending on where you live,…See More
Jul 3, 2010
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molly chadwick left a comment for Tom Butler
"cheers, tom ... looking forward to getting involved."
May 19, 2010
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"Welcome to FOOGS.org, Ben."
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May 19, 2010
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May 19, 2010
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Lincoln Land FOOGS

Grow and sow through the snow- It's cold in the Midwest but we sure love our organic veggies.
May 19, 2010
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Tom Butler posted a blog post

Whole Life Gardens Update from Tom, Your Garden Buddy!

Hey folks!! Tom your garden buddy reporting from Whole Life Gardens. Things are really jumping here.Check out these pics. I have planted in stages this year about 3 weeks apart. This will insure that I always have plenty of veggies all year long. I am planting a special variety of tomatoes that are supposed to produce fruit even at 100 degrees.I will let you know how that works out. Well that's all for now!! Tom (aka) your garden buddy!!!P.S. I have planted heavenly blue morning glorys in…See More
May 19, 2010
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Apr 27, 2010
Tom Butler is attending Ty Mellon's event

FOOGS.org Community Round Table and Potluck at Austin, Texas

March 31, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm
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Mar 30, 2010
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Sharabella Fini commented on Tom Butler's blog post Ramping Up For Spring!!
"How wonderful to have the knowledge, the expertise, the interest, and to be able to put it into use right in your own back yard, how great is that! I'll be happy to have just a few pots right now!!!..."
Mar 23, 2010
Camilo Garcia commented on Tom Butler's blog post Ramping Up For Spring!!
"We're greening up nicely here, too. I don't have the space you do yet, but there is a chance to share space and chores with a group of neighbors in a communal effort. I don't expect to be able to do more than be an occasional…"
Mar 23, 2010
Tom Butler posted a blog post

Ramping Up For Spring!!

Hey Folks!! Tom your garden buddy!!Things are really turning green here at the house. Just planted 113 tomatoes, one of my cash crops. My 80 ft. fence row of vietnamese string beans is really look great. I have been clearing alot more ground for veggies. I have about 6000 sq. ft. of garden space. I have 24 raised beds 2x8 ft. long. Will grow all greens and herbs in them. This year, I will plant alot of fruit bearing trees and bushes such as:…See More
Mar 22, 2010
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What would you like to get out of FOOGS?
I would love to share my knowledge of a lifetime of gardening/growing my own food.
What is your level of experience with backyard gardening?
Been gardening for YEARS
If you currently grow anything, what do you like to grow?
Currently growing cucumbers, tomatoes, jalapenos, swiss chard, green beans, strawberries.
How did you hear about FOOGS? (If referred by someone, please say who)
My daughter, Rachel Butler

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A day at the Tropics with Tom aka Your Garden Buddy of "Whole Life Gardens"

Posted on July 22, 2010 at 2:59pm 0 Comments

Hey folks, Tom your Garden Buddy here, wanted to share my…

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The Organic Garden for Beginners

Posted on July 3, 2010 at 7:00am 1 Comment

Hi Folks! Tom, your Garden Buddy here! I saw this as I was browsing and wanted to share this guide with you all! The organic vegetable garden will very quickly become one of your very best investments. Not only will you save money on your food bill, but you will also be able to give yourself or your family healthier choices at the dinner table. But before you begin your journey into this world, these are just some of the…

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Whole Life Gardens Update from Tom, Your Garden Buddy!

Posted on May 19, 2010 at 11:41am 1 Comment

Hey folks!! Tom your garden buddy reporting from Whole Life Gardens. Things are really jumping here.Check out these pics.



I have planted in stages this year about 3 weeks apart. This will insure that I always have plenty of veggies all year long.





I am planting a special variety of tomatoes that are supposed to produce fruit even at 100…

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Ramping Up For Spring!!

Posted on March 22, 2010 at 8:27pm 2 Comments

Hey Folks!! Tom your garden buddy!!

Things are really turning green here at the house. Just planted 113 tomatoes, one of my cash crops. My 80 ft. fence row of vietnamese string beans is really look great. I have been clearing alot more ground for veggies. I have about 6000 sq. ft. of garden space. I have 24 raised beds 2x8 ft. long. Will grow all greens and herbs in them. This year, I will plant alot of fruit bearing trees and bushes such as:…

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At 4:11pm on May 19, 2010, molly chadwick said…
cheers, tom ... looking forward to getting involved.
At 6:29pm on January 7, 2010, Sharabella Fini said…
Hi Tom, Enjoy reading your blog very much; learning along the way. The herbs are doing well; noticing much growth already. Have not eaten them yet; but soon. May be I can come up with a sauce recipe with Epitzote! Take care
At 3:45pm on December 10, 2009, Wendy Butler said…
Hey Daddy, Everything is going well! We move into our house the week after Christmas so we'll be looking forward to some garden suggestions in early Spring :)! We'll get to blog about my experimental gardenening lol. It is a pretty chilly up here and we're just getting started. Hope all is well with you guys. We miss you bunches!! Love & Hugs, Wen, Ry, & Girls
At 9:52pm on November 21, 2009, Ty Mellon said…
Hi Tom! :)
 
 
 

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