Cold Stratification
Cold stratification is a natural process that certain seeds require to break dormancy and germinate. It involves subjecting seeds to a period of cold temperatures, usually around freezing or slightly…
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Seed Storage & Germination
Seed Storage Taking care of your seeds is crucial to ensure they stay viable for planting. While some seed varieties can last years, others with high oil content may have…
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Seed Saving: Carrots
Saving carrot seeds is a relatively simple process that involves allowing the carrot plant to fully mature and produce seeds, harvesting the seeds, and properly storing them for future use….
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Seed: Saving Beetroot
Beetroots are a biennial plant, which means that they only produce seed in their second year. This can make seed saving a bit trickier as you need to keep the…
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And the beet goes on!
Beetroots are an easy crop to grow and are are brilliant space filler for those little gaps between other vegetables. You can roast, bake, fry and grate into salads. My…
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Seed Saving : Cucumber
When do you save seeds from a cucumber? After a cucumber becomes yellow or orange while still attached the vine, you can pick it and harvest the seeds. You can…
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Borlotto Lingua di Fuoco
Borlotto Lingua di Fuoco sounds more like an opera with aphrodisiac qualities, rather than one of the eldest heritage varieties of Borlotti bean. Borlotto, whose pink-stippled outer shell’s beauty makes…
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Crispy Baked Zucchini with Parmesan
I have yet to meet anyone who does not like this yummy baked zucchini – kids included. It is so simple to make and can be used hot or cold….
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Seed Saving : Tomato’s
The first step is to collect a few ripe fruits that are free of cracks or insect holes. These can serve as entry points for disease microorganisms. If you want…
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Reasons Why Your Garden Loves Mulch
It’s not the most glamourous part of your garden, but mulch plays an important role in soil and plant health. It’s especially important to keep soil cool in our intense…
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