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On the Importance of Gardening Exercises
I would encourage you to start preparing yourself physically right now for the gardening season, to consider the importance of gardening exercises. Greetings fellow…
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Growing Microgreens from Seed
Growing microgreens from seeds does not require a fancy set-up. A disposable plastic food tray will be fine as long as you poke drainage…
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Blood Orange Marmalade
I thought the Blood Orange Marmalade would be a fascinating one to try and a way to pave the way to making Seville Orange…
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Vegan Carrot Spice Cake
The carrots I buy are not all the same size and some are a little twisty, but they taste great. I just finished baking…
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Rooting in Water
I can take a cutting and put it in water where it will root and then I can plant it. It will be interesting…
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Vegetable Soup and Stock
Put lettuce stumps in water to watch them grow. You can do this with almost all of your vegetables. Use them for vegetable soup…
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Bumblebees and Seeds
I never realized how much I did not know about bumblebees. And, this week I started going through the seeds that I collected and…
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Building a Seed Growing Light Stand
You can construct a seed growing light stand or modify an inexpensive shelving unit. You will need to take into account a few factors:…
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Planning My Garden Layout
There are several places in my garden that need a change. The tomatoes have been in the same area for a long time and…
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Preparing Garden for Winter
Just as I prepare to stay warm this winter, I also need to prepare the garden for the upcoming winter season. As I finish…
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Plastic Water Bottle Greenhouse for Winter Lettuce
I have been reading books on extending the growing season and now seems to be the perfect time to try an experiment with winter…
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Bringing Lantana Indoors, Raspberry Royale, Red Malabar
To bring my Lantana indoors for the winter, I repotted it after checking for any creatures that might be lurking in the leaves and…
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On Harvesting Pumpkins, Squash and Gourds
If you are picking squash, remember to let them cure for about a week. To cure a squash, you pick it and place it on…
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Pimentos, Beans and Red Pepper Jelly Recipe
This week’s tour around the garden features Scarlett Runner beans, Pimentos and ends with a favourite Red Pepper Jelly recipe and some health benefits…
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Rosehip Jelly Recipe and Uses
Here’s an easy to make Rosehip Jelly recipe. It is a tart, sweet jelly. There are many Rosehip uses and benefits, known to be…
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Red Malabar Spinach and Alyssum
To eat my Red Malabar spinach, I pull the leaves off the vine at staggered intervals and enjoy it in a salad or as…
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On Saving Tomato Seeds and Using Hügelkultur
I have been saving tomato seeds for almost 5 decades. The raw seed going straight to a paper towel to dry works, but it…
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How to Collect Tomato Seeds
First of all, you want to collect seeds from heritage or open-pollinated tomatoes. If you collect seeds from hybrid tomatoes, there is no telling…
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Cucumber Companion Plant and Canned Salsa
There is a lovely flower that I have started to grow as a cucumber companion plant that attracts a huge number of bees. I…
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A Great Year for Growing Peppers
I am going to try to save the seeds from which to grow peppers, but I am not sure if they will be viable.…
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Second Crops
Planting second crops of peas and beans and other vegetables at this time is well worth the effort. My fourth crop of lettuce is…
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Swiss Chard Recipe
The Swiss chard that is also growing in my cool weather planter is very ready to harvest. I have grown to love this vegetable.…
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Garden Refresh with Radishes
I planted radish seeds in individual seed cells, and they are all up and flourishing. According to the experiment that I am following, I…
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Cutting Lettuce with Scissors
I find the best way to harvest lettuce is to cut it as needed. The lettuce will continue to grow and can be cut…
