Seed Swap Central

09/10/2024

09/10/2024

Seed Swap Central - Growing Hydroponically

08/01/2024

This would be awesome to have one day. Does anyone have storage like this already?

All of the canned goods 🍅🥦🌽🥕🥒
(Midwest roots)

07/30/2024

Who likes to garden year around? I have some really neat micro tomatoes growing. Bonsai MD, Mohammed MD and I'm starting Orange Dream MD. Look at those pretty little tomato flowers on such small plants! It's seriously so easy! 🍅🌱🌼

07/13/2024

I would love to see this mandatory in school

🌱 Nurturing minds, cultivating futures 🌿 Teaching children about the origins of their food is like planting seeds of knowledge that grow into a lifetime of understanding and appreciation. Integrating gardening into their education not only connects them with nature but also instills invaluable life skills. From learning about soil health to understanding the lifecycle of plants, each step in the gardening journey sparks curiosity and critical thinking.

🍅 Growing their own food empowers children to make healthier choices, as they witness firsthand the effort and care required to produce nourishing fruits and vegetables. It also fosters a sense of responsibility and stewardship for the environment, as they understand the impact of sustainable practices on our planet.

🌻 Beyond the physical act of gardening, it teaches patience, resilience, and a sense of achievement. Watching a tiny seed transform into a thriving plant shows them the beauty of growth and the rewards of perseverance. Plus, getting their hands dirty outdoors promotes mental well-being, reduces stress, and fosters a deeper connection with the natural world.

🥕 We owe it to our children to sow the seeds of knowledge that will bloom into a brighter, healthier future. Let’s nurture young minds by teaching them not just what’s on their plate, but the journey it took to get there. Together, we can cultivate a generation of mindful eaters and responsible stewards of the Earth.

Be kind and grow your own food.

Read more :👇 https://www.loveess.com/a-story-of-an-innovative-texas-woman-who-brought-a-100-euthanasia-rate-down-to-0-in-her-animal-sanctuary/

07/04/2024

Super important

🌿🌞 Your garden is in full bloom, and it's time to enjoy the fruits of your labor! How are your tomato plants doing? If you're noticing some issues, don't worry! Let's troubleshoot a few common tomato problems. 🍅✨

🍅 Blossom End Rot: Those black-bottomed tomatoes? It's called blossom end rot, caused by a calcium imbalance. Keep your watering consistent (not too much or too little). Pick off the affected fruits to save nutrients for the healthy ones. You can still eat these tomatoes—just cut off the black part! 🚰💦

🍃 Spotted Leaves: Spots on your tomato leaves are signs of disease, usually starting at the ground level. Remove the diseased leaves (up to a third of the plant is safe to remove). Water the soil, not the leaves, and use mulch at the base. Avoid planting tomatoes in the same spot every year. And remember, don't eat or can diseased fruits! 🛑🍂

🌿 Big Foliage, Few Tomatoes: Got a big, leafy plant but few tomatoes? Check your tomato variety and days to maturity. Too much fertilizer or nitrogen could be the culprit. Ensure balanced fertilization and consistent watering to promote fruit growth. 🌼🍃

🐛 Missing Stems/Branches: If whole sections of your plant are gone, look out for Tomato Hornworms! These green caterpillars can devour your plant quickly. Manually remove them to save your tomatoes. 🔍🦗

🌞 Drooping/Wilting Plants: Drooping plants often mean they need more water. Consistent watering is key. Also, make sure your tomatoes get at least 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. 🌞💧

Save and share these tomato plant problems to be able to identify them if they happen in your garden. 🍅🌱🌟

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07/04/2024

07/04/2024

07/04/2024

We've rounded up the 9 most recommended forage crops for your meat and egg chickens. These crops not only benefit your feathered friends but also enhance soil health! 🌾🍀

Non-Grass Forage Crops:
1. Alfalfa 🌿: This legume is a powerhouse of nutrition and helps fix nitrogen in the soil. Remember to let it rest for a month between grazing periods for best results!

2. White Clover 🍀: Durable and nutritious, it's perfect for frequent grazing.

3. Crimson Clover 🌸: Even more productive than white clover, it offers high returns on nutrition.

Forage Grass for Chickens:
1. Tall Fescue 🌾: Tolerant and a great filler, just avoid the turf types.

2. Kentucky Bluegrass 💙: A favorite among chickens, this grass withstands grazing and traffic well.

3. Orchardgrass 🌾: Palatable and high-yielding, it's a forager's delight.
Perennial Ryegrass 🌱: Quick to establish and enduring, it reseeds easily, making maintenance a breeze.

4. Crabgrass 🌿: Often considered a w**d, it’s actually a nutritious forage for chickens and easy to grow.

Remember, always choose seed specified for forage to avoid harmful toxins! 🛡️

Happy foraging! 🐓🌾

07/04/2024

🌻Sunflower Season

Summer is when sunflowers shine! Loved by honeybees, sunflowers are highly attractive to humans, bees, and other 🦋 pollinators.

Sunflowers can be planted as late as the end of June - so now - you can just expect later blooms. To grow, use an all-purpose organic fertilizer about halfway through the summer. To aid proper development of seeds you’ll be eating for feeding to birds, dissolve 5ml (1 tsp) Borax in 350ml (1½ cups) of water and spread over 5m (15’) of rows. This supplies plants with boron, which is essential for producing big, vigorous seeds. Do not over-apply this solution, though, as too much boron can harm the plants.

Get the 411 on Sunflowers 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/y9ms7vry

07/04/2024

🦹‍♀️Super Food Heros

Truth: All homegrown vegetables are nutritious simply because you can eat them at their freshest at their peak of flavour and nutrients. But, if you want to up the ante, drop these super-super foods into your garden grow space!

🌱Kale - one of the easiest to grow. Useful, tasty, and hardy enough to grow straight through winter in most NA spots.

🌱Swiss Chard (photo) - incredibly rich in vitamins. A single 175g serving contains 214% of the recommended daily value of vit A, 716% of your daily vit K, and 53% of your vit C.

🌱Broccoli Sprouts - perfect for the space challenged, grow indoors, and reap the benefits on salads, stir frys, or as toppers to any dish.

Grab a coffee and have a quick read of our HomeGrown Super Foods post 👇️

https://www.westcoastseeds.com/blogs/wcs-academy/homegrown-super-foods

07/04/2024

Reduced need for watering? ✓
Drought tolerance? ✓
Climate adaptable? ✓
Visually appealing? ✓

Xeriscaping is a method of landscaping with water conservation as top priority. By combining thoughtful plant choices, ground preparation, and efficient irrigation, a landscape can be designed that requires little or no extra water beyond rainfall.

Existing landscape elements can be incorporated in the planning, such as slopes and natural drainage ways can be used to channel rainwater toward a xeriscape bed.

We recommend these for xeriscaping:
1. Alyssum
2. Dianthus
3. Echinacea
4. Gaillardia
5. Gypsophila
6. Linum
7. Lupin
8. Rudbeckia
9. Yarrow

06/29/2024

Having an issue storing your winter squash?? Pick Turban Squash that grows quickly and is known to store longer than other varieties (up to 6 months).

06/27/2024

With Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉