Category Archives: Vegetables

Straw Bale Urban Gardening ~ Ideas and Getting Started

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jacqueline

(source) If you’re an urban gardener who’s hoping to find enough space to grow even a tomato plant or two, “building” a garden with straw bales creates a whole new range of possibilities.  For those with limited space, poor soil, or only one spot … Continue reading →

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What Makes A Good Gardener?

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Jacqueline

Some people feel gardening is in their genes; they just love to dig in the dirt, to feel the coolness of a handful of rich loam, or to watch the progress of a seed springing forth from the earth. However, there … Continue reading →

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5 Plants That Defy the Snow ~ Cold Frames In the Garden

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jacqueline

When we had a temporary warm-up here in the Midwest 3 days ago (Jan. 9), I bundled up and took some photos to show you some annual plants that might survive (or even thrive) in snow in your garden in … Continue reading →

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Back To Eden~ How To Start A Sustainable Garden

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jacqueline

I want to recommend the inspiring God-honoring Back To Eden film for the MANY of you who have emailed, commented, or messaged questions about how to get started gardening with no experience or poor resources. ~ Jacqueline

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The Delightful Fall Veggie Garden

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Jacqueline

  September and October can be prime time to garden. The fall garden really does have some advantages for the vegetable gardener. There’s no sweating through hot and humid weather, swatting at bugs, and no need to lug around the … Continue reading →

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A Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Giveaway

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jacqueline

I love seeds and sharing them! I do hope this timely giveaway will be energizing to all of you fall gardeners  Come and join in for a chance to win. There will be 2 winners for 5 packages each from … Continue reading →

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August / September Garden Chores

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Jacqueline

(source) Think of it as spot cleaning ~ a little like when you rinse off the mustard spot on your sleeve rather than wash the whole shirt. That’s what the month of August is like in the garden. I can’t … Continue reading →

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The Potager Garden in August

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Jacqueline

(source) If you have not yet studied the potager garden (pronounced: puh ta zhay), you will love this. But, what is a potager, you ask? ~ Jacqueline

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Lacto-Fermented Pickles

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Jacqueline

UPDATE: Well, EVEN ON DAY 4, these pickles are crisp and even better than a wonderful Bubbies pickle! Slices ferment faster than whole pickles!!! Test them. ONCE TO YOUR LIKING, REFRIGERATE THEM IMMEDIATELY. THAT STOPS THE FERMENT-ATION! This is an excellent explanation … Continue reading →

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Pickles In My Future

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jacqueline

“I think that there are pickles in my future. Not the ‘Ginger and Pickles’ kind, though,” says Daughter. We are rushing out the door to have some girl time alone and run errands! But, what can I quickly (quickly is … Continue reading →

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