Category Archives: Seed Saving

Tomatoes With Funny Names~Oxheart to Malakatovoya Shkatulka

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Jacqueline

(source) Have you ever felt you were entering another season in your life? In my heart I just knew I shouldn’t start my own seedlings or have the usual large garden this year even though I love doing it. So … Continue reading →

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Saving Celery Seeds From the Garden / Health Benefits

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jacqueline

Do you remember this spring when I posted that you could regrow celery? Well, yes you can, but there are some things to know first! ~ Jacqueline

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Posted in Garden, Health, Herbs, Seed Saving | 13 Comments

Saving Seed / Attract Butterflies With Dill

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Jacqueline

Dill is a lovely, airy herb. This spring, I dreamed of all the pickles we could make with a stock of dill like this; before we knew it most of the plants bolted into flower – beautiful yellow bursts. ~ … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Christmas Lima Beans ~ Seed Savers Exchange

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Jacqueline

I am as excited as a child at Christmas to have received my Seed Savers Exchange order this week! Our family has always loved lima beans, and as I was looking in their catalog for additional new heirloom varieties, I stumbled upon … Continue reading →

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Plant Exchange ~A Day Of Hospitality

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Jacqueline

If you are like many gardeners, there comes a time when you have an overflow of little spreading plants, whether by self-seeding and the help of the wind or by little rhizomes spreading underground to claim surrounding soil. It is … Continue reading →

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Posted in Berry Growing, Companion planting, Events and Places, Flowers, Garden, Herbs, Hospitality, Nature, Outdoor Living, Preparedness, Seed Saving, Thrift, Vegetables | 7 Comments

Sturdy Newspaper Seedling Pots ~ DIY

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jacqueline

Have you seen the cute little seed pots made with newspaper? They are easy to make, and perhaps even an 8 or 9 year-old can make them by your side once he has had kind instruction and practice. If you … Continue reading →

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Starting Seeds Indoors ~Getting A Head Start

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jacqueline

Today we will discuss how to plant your warm-weather tomatoes and peppers in peat pots. I used very inexpensive Jiffy pots which can be planted right into the soil with the seedling. Rolled newspaper pots also work well. We found … Continue reading →

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Planting Potatoes

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Jacqueline

It all started about 15 years ago when I got the idea that I could grow potatoes in my backyard from potatoes from the store. I got some that sprouted and sent up shoots, but they did not have good … Continue reading →

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Gathering Lettuce Seed ~ Seed Saving

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Jacqueline

Saving seed is an adventure in science, thrift, preparedness training, and culinary arts ~ all rolled into one. This is a step in the direction to living more simply and responsibly. It is easy to teach your children when they … Continue reading →

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Saving Seed ~ Spinach

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Jacqueline

It has been just wonderful to have lots of fresh organic spinach this spring and early summer for smoothie-making! But, alas, now the spinach has run its course. What to do? I’m spoiled and hate to go back to store- … Continue reading →

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