Comment on Adding Growing Space to Your Yard by Lavender Debs
These are fantastic. Every shy gardener should choose one and just start. I like to make gifts of pots of peas but had not thought of filling in the spaces with greens. You are awesome! Debs of the Toy...
View ArticleComment on March Barter Fair by Sarah
Thank you for writing this! We have such fun with the barters and it’s exciting to see the group grow and grow. Such wonderful diversity of products to trade.
View ArticleComment on A Visit with Elaine Corets by Lavender Debs
That was nice! I hope you have her on your calendar for regular check-ins, it would be kewl to follow the seasonal progress. …….nurture……. I think that was the word she was searching for. Debs at the...
View ArticleComment on How to Install a Water Cistern by Tamara
Hi, I have a number of cisterns on my property but have become increasingly concerned about the water coming off my compost roof and what it might contain. Do you know anything about this? Am also in...
View ArticleComment on Ways to Jump Start Your Garden by Lavender Debs
You are such an encouragement!
View ArticleComment on Fewer Flies in the Chicken Coop by Melany
We have 3 green and yellow fly traps positioned around our 15×60 run. They work very well.
View ArticleComment on Rhubarb Crisp by Marlene Lambert
I have had a rhubarb plant in my garden for several years. The last couple of years the stalks have been too small to harvest. Do I need to split the plant or do something else to get it revitalized?
View ArticleComment on Rhubarb Crisp by admin
Yes, it should be divided and fertilized. Harvest only a small amount until the stalks thicken. Best of luck!
View ArticleComment on Peach Jam with Pomona Pectin by janice
I have used Pomona pectin for more than 15 years and buy it by the pound directly from pomona.com. It is GREAT, because you can use very little honey for your jam sweetener so it tastes like fruit, not...
View ArticleComment on Community Builder Jessica Breznau by Mel Cloyd
Good. How about a story on the urban farm at Yesler Terrace SHA site? Since 2006, Yesler has had a active farm and demonstration growing site, which has been at the center of food production in the...
View ArticleComment on About by skipley farm
A short story in the education of a gardener.Worked in local farming since age 12 BS in Hort, Penna. Rodale enthusiast, Fukuoka friend, WWOOFer, x country on bike, working on farms, arrived at the Good...
View ArticleComment on Making Applesauce by Will
I have to agree about Tonnemakers Orchards. I have purchased there apples for years at Farmer Markets. Thanks for the great post!
View ArticleComment on Urban Farm Hub Calendar! by tamaraguyton
Hey Diana, would you consider doing a similar calendar using your images of Seward Park and surrounding areas? Your shots of the area are so wonderful and would be a wonderful neighborhood gift (I know...
View ArticleComment on Chickens! by Shelagh
Ah, I love your chickens. I am thinking about getting some too. I am a little worried about what my neighbours might think, but it looks like they aren’t too much work. And who doesn’t love getting...
View ArticleComment on Branch Borders by thirteenvegetables
The red bark is a nice effect. Aren’t you worried about the cuttings rooting and turning into more dogwood bushes?
View ArticleComment on Branch Borders by admin
Hello, you do need to check periodically and if your border starts sprouting leaves you can pull up the cutting, shake it out and pull the roots and leaves off. This hasn’t happened very often but it...
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