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Let the Asparagus Go (until spring)
Many tips for gardening from Purdue University Extension, including “…Asparagus top growth should not be removed until foliage yellows. Let foliage stand over winter to collect snows for insulation and moisture. “… Plowing and incorporating organic matter in the fall avoids the rush of garden activities and waterlogged soil in spring. Fall-prepared soils also tend… »
4 Square feet = 100 lbs of potatoes?
(right-click on the pic and “view image” to see full instructions) On many occasions, I’ve been tempted to grow my own potatoes. They’re fairly low maintenance, can be grown in a pot or in the ground, last a fairly long time if stored properly, and can be very nutritious (high in potassium and vitamin C)…. »
The Lompoc Record
“… Rather than the brawny, sprawling crops of summer that bear fruits, pods, ears and gourds, winter vegetables tend to be small and offer up leaves, flowers and roots. Most take up less space, don’t require as much sunlight and are content to grow in containers. A number of these cool-season crops can also be… »
Clever plot – Gardening is Now Fashionable
And if it’s fashionable in Europe this fall, you know that in spring it’ll be the rage in the US… Okay, so it already is here, with urban gardens, people converting their front yards into beautiful plots with decorative peppers and cabbages, etc. ”…The Scottish Women’s Rural Institutes (SWRI) has created an easy-to-follow guide to… »
Growing Your Own Stimulus Package – Plant your fall garden NOW
For us northenrers, we’ll need to find fast growing vegetables and root crops that can overwinter. For those in the more temperate climes, you can plant slower growing veggies and enjoy less heating bills! The Hack: Plant for all four seasons, no matter where you are! “… Did you know that 100 foot row of… »
Small Footprint, Big Yield
Some of the best use of space I’ve seen in a long time. Even though I’m blessed with almost one acre of land, a lot of it is taken up by play areas or swamp for half the season. The rest of the lawn is “harvested” for mulch. If I had the wood, I’d build… »
Grow your own borscht: Planning a fall vegetable garden
We’re not in Virginia, but the same ideas apply. The Hack: Make use of your garden into the fall and beyond by planning and planting cooler weather crops now. Grow your own borscht: Planning a fall vegetable… »
Less sweat for the yield? Try perennial fruits and veggies: Times Argus Online
I’ve been “cultivating” some of the thornless raspberries I found on my property for the last several years – just ran a lawn mower through the middle of ’em since they didn’t yield at all. Did find some better perfoming ones at the nearby daycare center with thorns, though so if they’re willing to let… »
Free Info in Sustainability Permaculture Visions
Free is good! Free Info in Sustainability Permaculture… »
Lettuce Have Salad the Whole Summer Long
Lettuce likes to bolt in the hot sun, but there are a couple of ways to keep the greens coming all summer long. Hack #1: Leaf Lettuce – Cut and Come Again – taking the outer leaves only, shocks the plant so it doesn’t think it’s matured. Hack #2: Leaf Lettuce – Replant it –… »
Returns from the Day – Turning Tillage into Tomato Sauce
Returning from the farmer’s market with unsold goods means a monster salad to be eaten that night, or locally grown compost material that has a hidden value: “…As the farmers tracked the economics of their efforts, one found that his tomatoes, sweet peppers, and hot peppers, which came together in pasta sauce, cost $1.70 a jar to make and brought… »
For the Obsessive Compulsive, for Rainy Days, for Black Fly Season
I’d always see the expensive packs of “seed strips” which were more expensive than buying the carrots fully grown in the supermarket and shake my head. Suddenly it hit me – you should be able to make your own, and you can plant those small seeds quickly and minimize the black fly bites. The Hack:… »
Lifehacker – Use Your Freezer Efficiently to Save Money and Food – Saving Money
… Avoid freezer burn by double- or even triple-wrapping food, filling containers to the top and squeezing the air out of containers (zippered bags are good for this). Some foods and sauces, like pesto, can be stored with a layer of oil on top. Others, like cooked beans, can be topped off with water or… »
Time saving
"Your Food4Wealth garden is basically a natural habitat that is made up of edible plants, and you can create one more easily than you realize. As a matter of fact, it's far easier than creating a traditional vegetable garden. You won't have to dig, and you won't have to heave heavy loads. It will only take a few hours and many of the materials you require can be gathered for free. ..."Read more...