Growing
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Galium Aparine (Cleavers)
Cleavers come out in abundance in late winter to spring. They cling to clothes, cats, anything that is close by! They start to show up as early as January and grow rapidly…
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Growing Plants from Cuttings
Whenever I see a plant I like I just take a little cutting about 10 cm long with at least 2 eyes on it and stick it in a pot filled with loose…
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Garden in February
Spinach plants that I sowed at the end of September are going strong. They endured snow and freezing weather! Broccoli is fruiting Swiss chard’s leaves are getting larger, Fennel is giving out new…
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How to Propagate Rosemary by Layering
An easy way to propagate rosemary plant is to bury one of its lower branches in soil. After a while you’ll see roots forming. Depending on the season, it might take longer in…
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Wild Salad Greens
As I got to know and recognize the wild plants that pop up all over, I realized how much more beneficial they are than the domesticated greens.
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Seed Saving #2: Calendula Officinalis
Seed Saving 2.Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) When the flower closes, slowly the seeds will start to form ( all the little curls you see on the photos are seeds). Once they are dry,…
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Seed Saving #1 : Tagetes Patula (French Marigold)
Seed Saving 1.Tagetes Patula (French Marigold) Saving seeds of French marigold is quite easy. Once one of the flowers dry up , pick it and save the seeds that form inside the flower. If…
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Herbal Mosquito Repellent
Herbal Mosquito Repellent Here’s a recipe I learned from @capraecavoli . I tried it right away and it works very well! Collect a handful of -sage -lavender -rosemary -lemon balm or lemon verbena…
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Protecting Seeds and Seedlings
Ways to Protect Seeds and Seedlings from cats,slugs etc.. When I started sowing seeds in the early spring when the weather was still chilly, I realized that I have to protect them from…
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Polyculture Gardening
Polyculture Gardening Instead of planting plain rows of single vegetables, I prefer to plant mixed vegetables according to companion planting principles. This way the plants are not left vulnerable to pest and diseases.…
