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Seed Saving - Step Two: Fermentation
In order for tomato seeds to germinate, the gelatinous sack that surrounds the seeds must be removed. The sack contains chemicals that inhibit seed germination to prevent seeds from sprouting inside the tomato’s wet environment. Fermenting tomatoes not only removes the gel sack, but also k...
This entry is about Ceae's Kitchen Garden garden.
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When I planted my dahlias this year, I just plopped them into the ground and promptly forgot which was planted where. Now they are all flowering, I must get out and mark them or make notes or something as to which is which. We should be getting out first frost anytime now, so it won’t be lo...
This entry is about Ceae's Foundation - Backyard garden.
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Because they were planted so late, the sunflowers have only grown about 4 feet high, but they did all flower … which is really all that matters to the kids! The pumpkin-gourd patch is growing great with a countless assortment of various little squash. Jaden’s SK class has been talking...
This entry is about Ceae's Kids garden.
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The Italian seed package contains Mint – spearmint, I would guess? Basil Savory – hopefully summer! Parsley Garlic Chives Oregano Thyme I popped the seed pods in, filled the tank with water and add the organic fertilizer pellets. I, supposedly, should be able to harvest in about th...
This entry is about Ceae's Aero garden.
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Got the bark laid last night. 16 ft^3. About 3ish inches deepThis entry is about Cookingardener's Sunny side garden.
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The tomatoes, peppers, basil, and parsley did pretty well here. The squash, cukes and watermelon all died. Not enough sun at that end maybe? Strawberries are good in some spots, not in others…
This entry is about Cookingardener's Driveway Vegetable garden.
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Planted a bunch of stuff this weekend. Moved and divided hosta, added a rhodo, two butter fly bushes, a red twig dogwood and some coral bells.
This entry is about Cookingardener's Back Yard garden.
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This weekend I dug a bed along the garage to the left and planted some stuff. I also widened the bed in front of the fence to 4’.
This entry is about Cookingardener's Sunny side garden.
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The squash vine that ate Massachusetts
Perhaps it is best that I moved the dahlias and the peas were eaten by rabbits. I apparently seriously misjudged the amount of space I needed for winter squash. I shouldn’t plant shop while hungry. We were on vacation for a week that rained here, and apparently the squash has taken over ...
This entry is about Kat Powers's Deion's garden.
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The bush beans were done, so we pulled them all up yesterday. Today we’re going to try making some pickled dilly beans. I let the little ones have at the former bean patch and after a top dressing of compost, plant lettuce, mesculin (which really just means mizuna) and radishes. Not sure what ha...
This entry is about Ceae's Kitchen Garden garden.
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