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Cruciferous Vegetables: Cruciferous Definition And The List Of Cruciferous Vegetables
While you may not have heard the term cruciferous vegetable before, it's likely that you have grown many of them in your garden. Cruciferous vegetable diseases can include:freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...
Ohio
Willoughby
Upcycled T-Shirt Headband
Step 3 Fold the bottom strip over the top strip, and bring its two ends together. Summer is quickly approaching, and with it will undoubtedly come lots of heat and humidity. And there you have it: the easiest homemade summer accessory.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Sunflowers as sentinels
And my driveway runs parallel to theirs for, oh, 360 feet. There are lemony yellows with pastel rings, tubby little 'Teddy Bears,' gold & magenta blooms that resemble Rudbeckia, heavy-headed 'Miriam Edible', and one mutant that passed 14 feet tall before...
California
El Segundo
Metal T-Posts Can Serve Many Purposes On Your Farm
Case in point—I built a simple T-post trellis for some old grape vines earlier this year, and they've been thriving all summer. Placing a T-post underneath a troubled branch can give it a boost and help protect it from damage.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Soooo Many Chores!
The cuke and squash vines have been composted along with the pepper plants. A nice December treat, for sure! I have managed to tackle the perennial-garden chores . It looks much better.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Urban Renewal
You also might want to check out The FreeCycle Network , an online listing of all kinds of free, used items right in your hometown. Listing your own excess items on these websites keeps the cycle going strong.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
\'Botanical\' Tulips - Go Wild!
In the wild, there are some 100 or so species, native primarily to the eastern Mediterranean, Asia Minor and extended east into the Altai region. Most grow in a climate that is cool and wet in winter but baking dry and hot in summer.
California
El Segundo
When Life Gives You Wool
I'd love to hear what you do with your flock's fleeces! ~ Cherie « More Country Discovery » Here are some ways I dealt with my wool surplus , in case you find yourself in the same predicament.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Tool Dictionary
The definitions that made me chuckle the hardest were those that struck closest to home, like: “ Pliers: Used to round off bolt heads. Hammer: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Fungi As Your Garden Partners - Enlisting the T-22 to Terminate Root Pathogens
Shelton, and M. Instantly, the T-22 springs into action, training weaponry on the invader and dooming it quickly to a vapory oblivion..." Science fiction? You want the entire root system to be protected and a plant in vigorous growth can outstrip the...
California
El Segundo
Defining Local
The law will take effect next year, once the definition goes through the public comment process, says duPont. Despite local produce being all […] “Locally grown” is a buzz phrase that is no longer reserved for the conscientious consumer.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Part III - Success Stories
In addition, the report showed a disappointing lack of communication: students, staff, administrators and parents were often unaware of which pesticides were used, and where and when they were applied.A lot of time has passed since then, and many things...
California
El Segundo
Alocasia maharani - Another Jewel for You to Consider!
Below are links to articles about other Jewels mentioned above: This newer plant might seem similar to others I've covered previously, but this is definitely a distinctly different Jewel! Read on to learn why .
California
El Segundo
Dignity in Farming
Then post this quote on Facebook or Pinterest. Washington, a educational leader in the early days of American slaves' emancipation, reminds us of this in his quote above. Across cultures, one can find many differences in the way people act, think and...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
That\'s a Cactus??
They have Euphorbia-like bodies, but definitely cactus-like flowers.In fact, from this group of plants it is not any clearer what makes a cactus a cactus.But they are certainly an interesting group of plants and great fun to grow and show.
California
El Segundo
Recipe: Thai-Style Stuffed Radishes
I boosted the nutrition with the soy beans and nuts, then jacked up the flavor with Asian ingredients. Grated carrot 1/2 tsp. Are you looking for a pretty yet fresh appetizer to serve at your next dinner party?
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
5 Beetles You Don\'t Want Around Your Vegetables
Mexican bean beetles fall prey to numerous species of beneficial insects, including parasitic wasps, pirate bugs, assassin bugs, ladybugs and many others. While species that munch on plant roots as larvae (including white grubs, iris borers, wireworms...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
5.5 Garden Chores You Can Skip This Year!
Then I cover the garden with the immense contributions of two massive oak trees nearby. I ordered a 125-foot roll of it at a local hardware store, cut it with a utility knife, and “sewed” it onto my frame of bent cattle panels fastened to fence posts...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Welcoming the New Texas SuperStars for 2008
In fact, most are given minimal water, little soil preparation and no pesticides. Jatropha is hardy down to 30º.Lastly, know that Jatropha is a member of the Euphorbia family, so watch your skin when touching - some folks experience skin irritation when...
California
El Segundo
Burning Question: What Does \
Naomi Witzke: It's when our food choices support the health of the planet, the well being and humane treatment of all its creatures, and the equitable distribution of real, nourishing food to all people around the world.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Are Hobby Farmers \
A recent Twitter exchange involved several definitions of "real" farmers. Shutterstock I am far from the Midwest farmer's daughter that the Beach Boys sing about in “California Girls.” I'm actually a Wall Street executive's daughter.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Garden Photography - Choosing a Camera
Aperture, exposure, ISO, bracketing, white balance and so much more is explained. The lens size is also very decent and will allow you to fit more into the image you are trying to capture.
California
El Segundo
Wiki to Help Establish Food-systems Lingo
Then save your work at the bottom of the page. If you're a hobby farmer interested in contributing to the wiki, participation is simple. The developers of the Food System Wiki, with its user-friendly design, intended it to serve as an evolving repository...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Midsummer Country Living: Is This Really Worth It?
Once the plants get a little bigger, I'll consider making pesto , but for now, they're not ready for that aggressive of a harvest. A garden-turned-jungle always leaves me feeling a little overwhelmed, but after a couple of sweaty days of weeding, we unearthed...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Vivaldi in the Garden
Do not forget the cherry trees! Their pink blossoms provide the perfect adornment for many parks across the lands.Ponder among the grass, pick some and hold it to your nose. For today, within the clutches of spring you can feel truly alive.Today, I celebrate...
California
El Segundo
Bleeding Hearts - Bizarre is Beautiful
While the common bleeding heart is essentially a late spring bloomer, the dwarf species and hybrids bloom all season long, a feature rare among garden flowers. Their bizarre yet beautiful flowers are not like anything else you can grow in your garden.
California
El Segundo
The tete-a-tete daffodil - enjoy it twice, once in a pot and forever in your garden!
Their perky brightI think these days at the big box stores, they actually get tominiature roses that didn't open and daffodils that dried out. And when I heard the familiar call from the florist aisle, "we're ba-a-ack!" I'm afraid to say it,but I succumbed.
California
El Segundo