Bee with pollen on Dandelion
Dandelions are often the first food that the honey bees find each Spring. Continue reading
Dandelions for Bees and for Soil Health!
Eggplant Variety Rosita: A mild flavored variety worth trying!
In 2017, we planted three varieties of eggplant: Rosita, black beauty, and a long, thin variety obtained from a local gardening store (I cannot remember the variety name). This particular variety of eggplant is; Rosita. It is incredibly high yielding – Continue reading
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Using Elbon rye for Biological Control of Root Knot Nematodes; a Gardening Experiment.
Elbon Rye in Raised Bed, March, 2018
Last summer, 2017, our tomatoes produced a small number of very small fruit. Part of the issue was the incredible number of “stinkbugs”that invaded and damaged both the tomato fruit and the tomato plants. Another issue was nematodes. Continue reading
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Spring Gardening Fever is in the Air!
This year has been off to a rocky start; it began with the flu making its way through the family in January, with everyone well in February. Now it is March and time to get back to the garden.
If you have not yet purchased seeds, get that done asap to start planting indoors, or put the containers outside if the temperature is warming. Start working the garden beds by adding compost and mulch.
Watch for gardening updates — we are just getting started!
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Luffa Sponges from Luffa Gourd
Luffa sponge growing, early-season 2017.
This year, I decided to try to grow my own Luffa sponges. The Luffa gourd is in the same family as the cucumber – it generates very long vines and is easy to grow. Continue reading
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Summer Peppers Continue in the Fall …
Banana Peppers, July 2017
This was a great year for Peppers; they produced Continue reading
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Antelope Horn Milkweed
Antelope Horn Milkweed
The Green Antelope Horn Milkweed — Asclepias viridis — is so named for its elongated fruit (top right corner of the image).
In Texas, Continue reading
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What’s in My Water? EWG’s Tap Water Database
EWG water quality USA
Water Quality is important for Health. Learn more about what is in your water and how you can remove the toxic contaminants.
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How to Make Calendula Oil for Skin Care
Calendula Flowers, June 2017
This year, I’m thinking outside the box, and learning to grow and use a few more plants that contribute to a healthy lifestyle for myself, family and friends. Continue reading
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Collecting Seeds from the Herb, Stevia
Stevia Flowers, June 2017
I’ve previously grown Stevia, but have not collected the seeds–before now. Continue reading
