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Did the Potatoes Survive the Weekend Cold on St. Paul's East Side?!?

Erik Altmann

Erik Altmann

21 Apr 2026
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Did the Potatoes Survive the Weekend Cold on St. Paul's East Side?!?

The verdict: too soon to tell! We'll have to wait & see.

I did use some of the potato fertilizer I bought on 4 of the bags. It'll be interesting to see if that makes a difference in the yield!

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Sunday FUNDAY! Almost 7 Lbs of Tomatoes Harvested on St. Paul's East Side

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Friday Recap: 'Life Finds a Way' & Preserving Extra Tomatoes for the Winter

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I Spent $326 on My St. Paul Garden in 2026... Did It Pay Off?

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