Gardening – Page 3 – Nancy on the Home Front

The Perks of Being a Seed Saver

I have been interested in being a seed saver for many years. You may wonder what the perks of being a seed saver are? When you think of extinction you probably don’t think picture lettuce, tomatoes or cucumber being at risk. Believe it or not, many crop varieties today are in danger of going theContinue reading “The Perks of Being a Seed Saver”

Cooking Patty Pan Squash

This year in my garden I decided to try growing Patty Pan squash. My daughter grew it in her garden last year and had great success. I have two plants and they are producing like crazy! I then wondered about cooking patty pan squash. After doing some online searches I found plenty of help inContinue reading “Cooking Patty Pan Squash”

Enjoying My August Garden

Making a move away from a place you have called home for over twenty years is bittersweet. I’m so excited for the adventure that lies ahead, and so sad to be leaving New England and all our friends and family here. Our gardens have been doing extremely well this year so in the midst ofContinue reading “Enjoying My August Garden”

North Carolina Botanical Garden

During our recent road trip to Chapel Hill, North Carolina we had the opportunity to visit the North Carolina Botanical Garden. I love visiting botanical gardens; it gives you an opportunity to experience the local flora. North Carolina is home to an amazing rich flora, including many plant species found nowhere else in the world.Continue reading “North Carolina Botanical Garden”

Beautiful June Flowers

The garden is planted and coming along. The gardens are weeded and mulched. Before the garden starts really producing I am just enjoying the beautiful June flowers! The phlox is the first to bloom; I love the way it spills over the rock walls. Our lilacs are the next to bloom, they areContinue reading “Beautiful June Flowers”

Why Garden?

Why Garden? When I think of becoming more self- sufficient one of the first things I think of is having a vegetable garden. Having your own garden is an excellent component of a self-sufficient lifestyle. It’s also a wonderful activity to engage the family. Involve your children in planning your garden, and plant vegetables theyContinue reading “Why Garden?”

Starting Seeds Indoors

In many parts of the country there are certain seeds that need to be started ahead of time due to shorter growing seasons. Seeds such as tomatoes, peppers and eggplants must be started inside; they cannot be directly sowed into your garden. Starting seeds indoors is not a complicated process and for the most partContinue reading “Starting Seeds Indoors”

DIY Seed Starting Mix

Another way to save yourself some money is to make your own DIY seed starting mix. It is so much cheaper to make your own mix.

Are Baby Carrots Really Soaked in Chlorine?

Are Baby Carrots Really Soaked in Chlorine? Recently I read an article that those baby carrots you buy in the store are soaked in chlorine. I wondered if it was true, are baby carrots really soaked in chlorine? Should we be eating them? The first source I checked was Snopes.com and this is whatContinue reading “Are Baby Carrots Really Soaked in Chlorine?”

Seeds Are Ordered

As we near the end of February I begin to look forward to the gardening season. My garden is planned out and as of today my seeds are ordered! It will be a while, I can’t even plant anything outside until Memorial Day but my seeds are ordered! Filling my seed order is a riteContinue reading “Seeds Are Ordered”