Growing Sage from Seed (Salvia officinalis) |
Some useful information on growing sage (Salvia officinalis) from planetnatural.com:Growing SageA member of the mint family, sage (Salvia officinalis) is an ancient herb used in medicines to cure anyt...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:54:00 GMT |
The Old Farmer's Almanac-A Great Resource for Planting and More |
Perhaps you've seen this publication while standing on line at the check-out counter....it really has a wealth of information about planting, etc....and if you go online you can get specific informati...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:33:00 GMT |
Oh God, I've Been There!!--Best Superbowl 2009 Commercial |
Absolutely, without -a-doubt, the best Superbowl 2009 commercial....reminded me of a testing laboratory job I had right out of college...Click the link below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79tMMFja-F...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:26:00 GMT |
Peppermint and Oregano From Seed |
The following is a description of mint propagation. I will be starting my seeds this week using the following guidelines:Peppermint from Franchi Sementi, Italy:Hardy Perennial Herb Height : 12 inches ...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:52:00 GMT |
Rosemary Officinalis From Seed |
Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Rosmarinus Species: officinalis Category:HerbsShrubsHeight:36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Spacing:18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness:USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:19:00 GMT |
A Few Words About GMO's (genetically modified organisms) |
This is perhaps my most favorite time of year, the time when I scour the seed catalogs looking like a kid in a candy shop at all the beautiful flowers and vegetables these companies have to offer. If...
Posted by on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:19:00 GMT |
Nice Tomatoes!! |
I have made my tomato picks for my 2009 garden and have narrowed it down to three sources:From Amishland Heirloom Seeds, Lancaster, PA:Omar's Lebanese-large pink beefsteak type, highly flavorful, from...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:23:00 GMT |
Garden Plan for 2009--Some Great Sources for Tomatoes |
The holidays are approaching fast, and this is the time I usually start planning what I'll be growing next year. I'm sharing some of my sources for veggies (tomatoes to be exact). Firstly, one of th...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:38:00 GMT |
Gary Spetz’s Watercolor PBS Series-Painting Wild Places |
Another great show from PBS 'Painting Wild Places', Gary Spetz is a master watercolorist who makes what is considered the most difficult medium, for lack of a better word, somewhat easy.&nb...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:28:00 GMT |
Best Hummus Recipe |
I've come up with one of the best (and easiest) recipes for hummus (without having to soak and cook the chickpeas)....
Basic Hummus
1 Can Chickpeas (Garbonzo beans)-drained
1/2 Cup Tahini
1/2 C...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:33:00 GMT |
