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Category Archives: Gardening
America’s Oldest Heirloom, Non-GMO Seed Company in Trouble
D. Landreth to Go Out of Business if Funds are Not Raised in 30 Days Barb Melera describes the company’s situation on Facebook: “We set about to restore this Company because it is the most historically important American small business … Continue reading
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Straw Bale Gardening
Photo Courtesty: www.bayviewcompass.com Straw bale gardening is the perfect alternative for gardeners facing poor soil conditions, those who are looking for a way to garden with less heavy lifting, or for growing in paved/groundless locations. Straw bale gardens are appropriate … Continue reading
Growing Pecans
Brief History of the Pecan Pecans are fully native to North America, and continue to be primarily produced in the U.S.A. Native American tribes in the South found and named the Pecan, using it to press oils, cook in stews … Continue reading
Drying, Preserving and Using Herbs
Before drying any of your herbs, you should rinse them in cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. There are a number of methods for preserving herbs including air drying, sand drying, heat drying, freezing, vinegars, butters, mustards, potpourri … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Drying Herbs, Drying Herbs, Drying Herbs in the Microwave, Drying Herbs in the Oven, Drying Herbs on Trays, Freezing Herbs, Hang Drying Herbs, Ideas for Using Herbs, Making Herbal Butter, Making Herbal Mustard, Making Herbal Shampoo, Making Herbal Vinegar, Making Potpourri, Preserving Herbs, Sand Drying Herbs, Using Dried Herbs
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When and How to Harvest Herbs
The best time to harvest herbs will depend on the herbs themselves. Most herbs should be harvested just as the flower buds appear, but before they fully blossom. At this stage, the leaves contain the maximum amount of oils for … Continue reading
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