Seed Viability
Calendula Resina
Calendula Resina Calendula Resina Calendula is highly prized by gardeners and herbalist alike due to the versatility of this flower. To be more accurate, we should call calendula by what it really is – a flowering herb! Speaking of names, sometimes calendula is...
Growing Florida Cranberry (Roselle)
Recipes Roselle Jam Ingredients: Rosellas Sugar Water 1 teaspoon of butter The juice of 1 lemon The Recipe: Separate red calyxes from the seedpods Wash and drain each seperately. In a saucepan, add seeds and water until the seeds are just covered. Tip: (Add a little...
My Seed Growers
Timm Elliot has been growing a variety of seed for me for about 3 years now. He also has the passion to preserve rare varieties and adapt them to our Florida environment. He does this on a small residential lot, mostly in raised beds. He is always...
Enjoying the Bounty
The other day when I was deciding what to make for dinner, I realized just how much food I grow. That's what gave me the idea for this post. While I was looking around, this is what I came across: In my pantry I had, white potatoes, red potatoes, sweet potatoes,...
2016 Fall Garden
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Growing your Own Food does Not have to be complicated or intimidating.
Why did I use the word intimidating? Because I hear it a lot when talking to first time gardeners. Okay, at first we may be a little scared that we may kill everything, lol. I also said it doesn't have to be complicated. I am a simplist gardener and you can be to....
October Gardening
October is the month! For what? Planting out just about ALL fall/winter crops. Actually if you planted as early as I did you are harvesting some stuff now! I have been bringing in sugar snap peas, cucumbers, zucchini, radishes, small celery, kale and some lettuce. My...
Getting Ready for Fall Gardening
I know it's only the beginning of July. I start many seeds this week for fall. That means I better get organized! One way that helps me is too create charts and drawings of what I will be growing and selling. It gives me peace of mind once it...
40 Uses for Aloe Vera
40 Beneficial Uses For Aloe Vera 1. Pamper yourself to a soothing body rub. Slice aloe leaves lengthwise and use the inner sides as a biodegradable body scrub in the shower. 2. Treat burns from minor mishaps in the kitchen—from grease splatters or hot utensils. 3. For...
The importance of “Good Soil”.
I can't stress enough how important the soil is in organic gardening. The question I get the most is about what kind of soil to use. There are many different types out there so it can be quite confusing. I am going to assume I am talking to organic...
Growin’ Crazy Acres Heirloom Seed Farm
The farm is coming along. I now know what it is like to maintain property and crops, a lot of hard long hours and work! I have to say though, it is the most rewarding thing I have ever...