Now that you have patiently waited for your carrots, here are my tips for harvesting, storing, blanching and freezing them. Harvesting Tips: 1) Keep in mind the maturity dates on the seed packet as a rule of thumb. Most carrot are ready in 2 1/2 months.  If you know how wide the tops are supposed […]
If I am going to get serious about saving seeds, I had to get some supplies. For instance, I needed to get some seed packets or envelopes.  Since I like to purchase seed packets that have a flower blend of different colors of the same variety or a veggie blend of different varieties, I would like […]
I think the best gift ideas for attracting pollinators such as bees is to give flower seeds and a bee hotel. Here is my top ten list for your bee lover. . . Top Ten List: 1) Flower Seeds and Seedlings – perennial and annual flowers such as coreopsis, cosmos, zinnias. 2) Flowering Vegetables Seeds […]
