It seems that whenever we plant a seed there is always something lurking to attack it when it sprouts. It is usually some bug we cannot see or one that flies around and lands on the plant. I am very protective of my little seedlings. When something attacks them I fight back. Take a look at my recent deterrent. YouContinue reading “Are Your Plants Safe?”
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Transplanting Seedlings
I recently planted some seeds indoors. They sprouted and are ready for transplanting to a larger pot. I made a video so you can see how I transplant my seedlings. Check it out and leave a comment about the video and if you will be gardening this year. Enjoy!
Indoor Gardening
Winter is not my favorite season for many reasons. Number one, I do not like cold weather and I stay inside as much as possible. Number two, I do not get to garden outdoors like I do in the other three seasons. I do not have to stop gardening altogether. I scale back my operations and just gardenContinue reading “Indoor Gardening”
Chicken Eggs vs. Quail Eggs
For quite some time now, there have been issues in some areas with chicken eggs being in short supply in grocery stores. This has driven the price of a dozen chicken eggs up significantly. In addition, there have been problems with bird flu that caused thousands of chickens to be culled, which further impacted eggContinue reading “Chicken Eggs vs. Quail Eggs”
Tomatoes Are Ready
It is time to harvest tomatoes! We planted a couple of varieties that are ready now. Take a look at how they turned out. Be sure to check out the other gardening videos we have on You Tube and Like, Share and Subscribe to our You Tube Channel. Have a wondeful day!
Harvesting Scalloped Squash
Scalloped squash is also known as patty pan squash. If you buy it in seed form you can usually find it in either yellow or white color. No matter which you choose, they are both delicious! It is full of anti-oxidants, vitamin C and beta carotene so it it is great for your health. HereContinue reading “Harvesting Scalloped Squash”
Onions in Your Garden
There is no doubt that onions add flavor to any dish it is used in. Whether it is soups, stews, salads or sandwiches, onions spice up the meal. Not only that, if you plant them in your garden the smell can repel certain pests that want to attack your garden veggies. I grow onions inContinue reading “Onions in Your Garden”
Grow Potatoes At Home
I find it disappointing when I go to the grocery store to buy a bag of potatoes and get them home only to find several of them are rotten. Somehow the rotten ones were not close to the area of the bag that you can see through and the smell was not obvious from theContinue reading “Grow Potatoes At Home”
Time to Plant Tomatoes!
One of the first vegetables I start for the season is tomatoes. My favorites are the large beefsteak tomatoes that are indeterminate. They grow to approximately seven feet long and produce tomatoes all Summer until the frost comes in the Fall. They die when the weather gets too cold. By then, have reaped a fewContinue reading “Time to Plant Tomatoes!”
It’s Spring! Are You Ready to Start Gardening?
The first day of Spring for 2023 was March 20th. Are you excited to get out into the yard and prep for new plant growth? Depending on where you are, you may be more than ready for Spring temperatures to show up. I am in planting Zone 6a. My last frost date this year isContinue reading “It’s Spring! Are You Ready to Start Gardening?”
Gardening for Better Health 