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30/04/2024

Words to live by...❤

04/04/2024

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21/03/2024

A few more Natural Dyes... i hadn't heard of carrot... any others?

11/02/2024

Wondering when you'll be able to plant your first seeds in the garden? Any idea when you'll be free from the fear of frost? Our regional frost dates are calculated based on data from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, so you're getting the best info! More here. Almanac.com/Gardening/FrostDates

11/02/2024

If you've got lots of seeds to start, you can make an endless supply of biodegradable newspaper seedling pots. When it's time to plant outside, just pop the whole thing in the ground.

You’ll need a jelly jar or a beer bottle or similarly sized round container and, of course, newspaper. With the newspaper laid out as though to read, cut 5″ wide strips across the paper from left to right. Then fold down the top 1″ of the newspaper lengthwise to create a crease. Unfold and then roll up the newspaper around your bottle or jam jar.

Push the bottom of the newspaper in about 2″ up from the bottom on four sides, creating flaps closing off the bottom. It helps to pinch the outer circumference of the bottom of the pot to hold everything in place before slipping the jar out. Remove your jar and then fold the top creased portion inside the pot.

Make a whole bunch and put them to use!

I've got five more biodegradable seedling pot ideas for you to try (and one you really shouldn't!) - https://www.ruralsprout.com/biodegradable-seedling-pots/

11/02/2024

I saw one of these on Instagram a couple of summers ago and thought it was the coolest thing. Have any of you heard of them before?

It’s a self-contained vertical growing system with space for 50 plants. It has its own internal vermicomposting tube, so you don’t have to worry about adding nutrients to the soil. Plus, you get compost and compost tea through the normal use of the system.

I had to try it. Here's what I found... https://www.ruralsprout.com/garden-tower-unboxing/

11/02/2024

BEES ARE IMPORTANT TO OUR GARDENS

When you get your Heirloom Seeds for Spring, you might want to add a few Herb or Flower varieties to Help Attract, Feed and Save Our Bees. They are so important to us, and every plant helps their survival.

Many of your vegetables won't get pollinated, or grow fruit or produce Seed, without Honey Bees visiting your Garden. What is happening is we are losing a big percentage of our Bee population from pesticides commercial farms are using, and in some places the loss of habitat that they feed from.

Bees are equipped with very tiny hairs on their bodies and legs. When a bee lands on a flower, pollen will stick to these hairs, and then when the bee moves to another flower, the pollen gets transferred-- pollinating the bloom. This pollination is required for many Garden Vegetables, such as some okra, beans, squash, cucumbers and many more. With out this pollination most vegetables will never set fruit, and that would be bad news for your garden.

The best way to attract bees to your vegetable garden is to create an environment that bees will enjoy and visit. You can accomplish this by doing several things:

1) DON'T USE PESTICIDES-- Most pesticides are not selective. You are killing off the beneficial bugs along with the pests. Try to grow Organic as possible. Companion Plants are great for this.

2) USE MORE NATIVE PLANTS-- Research suggests native plants are four times more attractive to native bees. They are also usually well adapted to your growing conditions and can thrive with minimum attention. In gardens, heirloom varieties of herbs and perennials can also provide good foraging.

3) CHOOSE SEVERAL COLORS OF FLOWERS--Bees have good color vision to help them find flowers and the nectar and pollen. Flower colors that particularly attract bees are blue, purple, violet, white, and yellow.

4) TRY PLANTING FLOWERS IN CLUMPS-- Flowers clustered into clumps of one species will attract more pollinators than individual plants scattered throughout your Garden.

5) HAVE DIVERSITY OF PLANTS THAT FLOWER ALL YEAR--Most bee species feed on a range of plants through their life cycle. By having several plant species flowering at once, and a succession of plants flowering through spring, summer, and fall, you can support a range of bee species that fly at different times of the season.

6) PLANT WHERE BEES WILL VISIT--Bees favor sunny spots over shade and need some shelter from strong winds.

Also, when your Dandelions pop up in Spring all over the yard, please don't mow them right away, or spray them. They are the Bees first real food after a long Winter, and they need them for sustenance until all the other flowers start to bloom.

When you need some great Non GMO Heirloom Seeds for your Garden, please visit our THE SEED GUY website--) https://theseedguy.net/15-seed-packages We have 10 of our Heirloom Seed packages in Stock Now, they are fresh from the New Fall 2023 Harvest, and tested at 90 - 93% germination. We also have all our individual varieties in Stock, and Good Pricing Now.

You can also CALL US 7 days a week, and up to 10:00 pm each night, at 918-352-8800 if you would like to Order By Phone.

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05/02/2024

WHEN TO START YOUR COOL AND WARM SEASON VEGETABLES

This planting info can help you when you are setting up Spring Planting Schedule. When to plant depends on your Growing Zone, but I have listed temperature ranges and days before and after last frost dates for references.

PLANTING COOL SEASON VEGGIES
Cool-season vegetables grow best when temperatures range between 40 degrees F and 80 degrees F. In most areas, they can be planted outside 2 - 4 weeks before your last Spring frost date. These Veggies often are those that develop edible roots, stems, leaves, or buds, such as potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, radish, cabbage, asparagus, onion, beets, mustard, peas, turnips, lettuce and spinach.

Cool-season vegetables are different in that their seeds germinate best in cool soil. They are usually planted as soon as the soil can be worked in Spring. Avoid planting in soggy soil that is still full of moisture from snow or spring rains. Wait until the soil dries and can be cultivated.

The root systems of cool-season plants are shallower and the plants themselves are smaller than warm-season vegetable plants. They stop producing in early summer when temperatures get above 85 degrees F. In regions where nights remain cool, you can sow cool-season vegetables every two weeks for a continual harvest that extends into Fall; also called succession planting.

In warmer regions, plant cool-season vegetables as early as possible in late Winter or early Spring, and plant seeds or transplants again in late fall to harvest in winter.

A few cold-hardy vegetables, such as carrots, kale, parsnips, and garlic, can survive throughout winter in some regions when insulated under a blanket of snow.

You can purchase a soil thermometer to help you know when to plant cool-season vegetables.

** At a soil temperature of 40 degrees F, plant arugula, fava beans, kale, lettuces, parsnips, peas, radicchio, radishes, and spinach.
** At a soil temperature of 50 degrees F, plant Chinese cabbage, leeks, onions, Swiss chard, and turnips.
** At a soil temperature of 60 degrees F, plant beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, and cauliflower.

PLANTING WARM SEASON VEGGIES
Warm-season vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, corn, and okra, developed in tropical climates. They grow edible fruits instead of edible roots, stems, leaves, or buds, as cool-season crops do. These tender Veggies are killed by frost and won't perform well if temperatures drop below 50 degrees F. Don't bother to plant before the soil and air temperatures have warmed up in Spring or early Summer because the seeds and plants simply won't grow. Wait until about two weeks after the average frost date for your region to plant warm-season crops.

Warm-season crops can be planted indoors 4 - 6 weeks before your last frost date, and then transplanted in Garden after it starts warming up. An early start inside gives them a jump on the growing season, but remember to slowly acclimate them to outdoor life by placing them in shade instead of full sun, and allowing them to adjust in short periods to outdoor temperatures. They call this hardening. These vegetables do best during the warmth of summer: artichokes, beans, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, okra, peanuts, peppers, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatillos, and tomatoes.

Our 60 Variety Heirloom Seed Package has 33,000 Seeds, all Non GMO, 90 - 93% germination, fresh from the New Fall 2023 Harvest, and with Good Pricing Now at $89. You get 49 Veggie Seed varieties, and then 11 Herb Seed varieties in this package. This would make a great Gift for that Person who Loves to Garden, would help get you ready for your Spring Garden, or you could save in the 10 x 14 silver mylar bag until needed.

You can go to our website to see Seed varieties included, and ORDER at https://theseedguy.net/seed-packages/50-60-variety-heirloom-seed-package.html You can also call us 7 days a week at 918-352-8800 if you would rather Order By Phone.

We also have 9 other Heirloom Seed packages, and all our individual varieties in Stock Now on our Seed Guy website. https://theseedguy.net/15-seed-packages

If you LIKE US on our page, you will be able to see more of our great Gardening Articles, New Seed Offerings, and healthy Juice Recipes. Thank you and God Bless You and Your Family .https://www.facebook.com/theseedguy

05/02/2024

Long winters and short summers don't exactly make for the most productive growing seasons. Yet, that is exactly where some of us are at: facing short growing seasons in colder climates. Luckily it is…

05/02/2024

Learn the basics of canning, including how to water-bath can and pressure can in order to preserve the taste of the season!

31/01/2024

Preparing all new plants for 2024 🖤
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