Cubanelle pepper
Cubanelle pepper, beautiful, sweet, from the species Capsicum annuum, is almost ready to pick. It has gone through some tough times with chipmunks…
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Veggie Bites
Veggie Bites Veggie Bites is a series of down-to-earth articles by Master Gardener Judith Cox. Judith disseminates gardening advice, makes observations, provides updates on her garden and recipes, and much more.
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Nasturtium Vinaigrette Recipe
Today I am straining my nasturtium vinegar and making my Nasturtium Vinaigrette. I like to use basil as my herb, but really…
Zaatar Climbing Herb
Zaatar is an interesting herb and kind of acts like a climbing sage. The leaves are good to eat fresh, and they…
Magnesium Deficiency In Plants
Magnesium deficiency in plants can be identified most commonly by yellowing leaves while the veins remain green. The lower leaves usually turn…
Colourful Flowers of My Morning Garden
My colourful flowers were so beautiful. The Emily Carr rose that had such horrible winter damage is covered in deep red roses.…
Judith’s Oregano Pesto
Oregano is a woody perennial, so I often harvest only the young plants. I have discovered that my oregano makes amazing pesto!…
Putting Houseplants Outside
Many of your houseplants would love a little summer vacation outside. I recommend that you avoid direct sunlight however because too much…
Spike Mats Solution To Plants Being Dug Up
The spike mats worked to keep the chipmunks away. The areas where I had put spike mats were not touched, so that…
Homemade Rhubard and Orange Jam Recipe
I found a great recipe for rhubarb-orange jam, and it is truly delicious. I picked the rhubarb and checked the fridge and found…
Bringing Vegetables Outside
While I am trying to encourage my vegetables to get started, I am still reluctant about bringing vegetables outside. I have succeeded…
My Spring Garden
My spring garden is bursting with new life. Isn’t this the most glorious time of the year? I am overwhelmed by how…
Planting Peas from Seed
Pea seeds are also placed in cardboard tubes, which keep them safe even after they’ve been planted out. Greetings fellow gardeners, …
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