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Plant to do list for MarchMarch To-Do List For Zone 7In the middle of the month, plant a row of Swiss chard. Tender stal...
03/01/2014

Plant to do list for March
March To-Do List For Zone 7

In the middle of the month, plant a row of Swiss chard. Tender stalks will be ready to harvest in mid-May—and the plants will keep producing all summer.
Also in midmonth, sow other hardy vegetables, such as carrots, beets, kohlrabi, radishes, leaf lettuces, and turnips.
Transplant onions, shallots, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, white potatoes and asparagus crowns to the garden.
Set out herbs, such as rosemary, chives, and thyme—but not tender basil!

Time for warm cooked meals and cozy corners. Although the weather has us retreating to the indoors, possibly catching u...
02/05/2014

Time for warm cooked meals and cozy corners. Although the weather has us retreating to the indoors, possibly catching up on delicious recipes, cleaning the house or resting our bones, February gives a gives a good opportunity to begin thoughts of Spring plantings.
For those of you who have wanted to try this and hadn't gotten around to it yet this is easy to do and fairly inexpensive. I recommend sourcing heirloom seeds that are free of genetic tampering and do your best after harvest to save as many extra seeds as you can. Since seeds have the basic nutrition to germinate and begin root growth, you will not have to worry about purchasing a lot of fertilizers at first. Stick with an absorbent medium. A good mixture would be 1 part peat moss/1 part perlite. Organic practices will always give you more control and positive results around your garden.
You can pretty much count on a couple of recyclable items to get you started along with your newly mixed soil. A helpful hint---Have your medium wet and packed into balls before you put it into the growing containers. It will save a lot of mess when that peat wants to separate when it is time to water. Anyway, do have an egg carton, milk carton, or some old six packs laying around from last years annuals? These are are acceptable containers to start your seedlings. Get creative and don't spend a lot of money. Make sure you cover your flat with a clear, thin plastic to get a good humidity going for your seed. Note-The idea will be to transplant these seedlings once they have begun to show their true leaves. This can be stressful on the plant in general, so best to handle with care. If you starting squash or melons I recommend that these varieties are grown in larger containers that won't have to be transplanted for awhile. They do not do as well as other food varieties if their roots are disturbed. This will show up in smaller production and propensity for disease and vulnerability to bug infestations.
Space large seeds at least an inch a part and small ones a half inch. Keep an eye on your moisture levels and watch them grow. If you have questions, please post here!

01/12/2014

Alright, decent weather. Now I have to get something done.

Ok! For me the plant for January was easy to pick. It smells sweet and looks great amid the dying aspects of winter. ...
01/10/2014

Ok! For me the plant for January was easy to pick. It smells sweet and looks great amid the dying aspects of winter. The winner is Witchhazel! The leaves and bark of the North American Witch-hazel Hamamelis virginiana may be used to produce an astringent. " This plant extract was widely used for medicinal purposes by American Indians and is a component of a variety of commercial healthcare products.





It's mainly used externally on sores, bruises, and swelling. Witch hazel hydrosol is used in skin care. It is a strong anti-oxidant and astringent, which makes it very useful in fighting acne.[9] It is often used as a natural remedy for psoriasis, eczema, aftershave applications, ingrown nails, to prevent sweating of the face, cracked or blistered skin, for treating insect bites, poison ivy, and as a treatment for varicose veins and hemorrhoids. It is found in numerous over-the-counter hemorrhoid preparations. It is recommended to women to reduce swelling and soothe wounds resulting from childbirth." This can be used with other such anti-swelling agents such as Plantain. This is not the banana like fruit but rather a perennial w**d that grows wild all over the U.S. When I was younger I used plantain quite a bit but really did not find out how effective it was until later in life.

Plant of the Month! Leather leaf Mahonia Good in zones 6-9 (for most varieties). Can provide a little bit of bloom...
12/27/2013

Plant of the Month! Leather leaf Mahonia Good in zones 6-9 (for most varieties). Can provide a little bit of bloomage while your waiting for your witch hazel or early tulips to bloom. The dense evergreen leaves turn a nice shade of blue green
Medicine has also made use of some species of Mahonia to treat simple ailments such as fever, gastritis, and liver problems. The roots can be dried and mixed in warm drinks, or they can be boiled so that its broth can be directly consumed. Some studies have indicated that berries from these plants can create a cooling effect in humans and lower body temperatures. Dried, powdered Oregon grapes can be made into syrup as an alternative herbal medicine for fever or stomach pain.

Good afternoon, everyone! I run a small, specialized landscape improvement business here in Fayetteville. To those of ...
12/16/2013

Good afternoon, everyone! I run a small, specialized landscape improvement business here in Fayetteville. To those of you who have not heard about what I offered, I wanted to reach out and offer you a list or organic gardening practices, plant care, design and installation projects. I also design and install irrigation options ranging from underground large, to underground micro as well as above ground systems. I enjoy stone patios and do a bit of carpentry as well. Maintenance and clean-ups are also available, To those who are existing clients, I want to be able to provide you with faster updates, and an ability to answer any questions you guys have about your gardens.
I am hoping this site will not only be a business tool for me but also an educational site for me you guys. Identification of diseases and pest through picture id and commentary is one example. Latest in water conservation and transitions to organic gardening practices are another.
Please bare with me as the site grows and am able to upload more information to browse. I look forward to your thoughts and thank you for your business. These are a few picks of last years projects. I am still doing Fall and Winter clean-ups as well. The little guy is Elliot. He is a big help where ever he goes.

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