If you really want to be prepared for an increased level of self-sufficiency, you need to consider both open pollinated seeds and sour dough starter. Open pollinated seeds mean you will have the option of saving your own seeds for future gardens and won’t be as subject to price increases or things being out of […]
Lockdown Day 1: Garden Prep
What should you think about first if you want a garden full of fresh produce this summer, in spite of quarantines and economic fallout? Here is a summary of my suggestions, followed by some discussion: Evaluate your daylight Keep your garden a manageable size Prepare a garden bed Start with a layer of mulch Figure […]
How to Grow a Plumeria Tree in Idaho (in spite of yourself)
I have a 20something year old plumeria tree in my kitchen in southwest Idaho in the middle of winter. It didn’t get here because I treated it with tender loving care. In fact, it had a fairly tumultuous beginning because… A plumeria is a tropical tree. It would not survive the winters in my region. […]
What Can I Do About All The Flies ?!
How many fly traps or repellents have you tried? I have tried everything except the putrid ones. I can’t bring myself to do that. What I have tried is: sticky traps fly spray dietary supplement fly predator wasps various inverted or milk jug containers with some sort of liquid clean up I have had fly-attracting […]
12 Things that can Make or Break Your Transplanted Seedlings
If you had only known There is nothing quite as disheartening as watching transplanted seedlings die in your spring garden. If you grew them from seed yourself, it is even sadder. You can avoid this tragedy by knowing how to do a few simple things. determine if you have a healthy seedling make sure the […]