One way I decided to reduce the amount of waste I was producing was by looking into uses for egg shells. In an attempt to be more intentional and make greater use of kitchen scraps, I decided that egg shells were a great place to start. Different Uses in the Garden GROWING SEEDLINGS In looking…
As we near the end of winter here in the northern hemisphere, you may be wondering exactly when you should start your garden seeds. Starting garden seeds indoors, in a warm and safe environment, is the most common beginning to your seasonal garden. If you are still unsure about what to plant, consider what vegetables…
Before you start picturing onions with green stalks for legs, let’s look at where “Walking Onions” get their name, and why I think they should be a staple in every garden. “Walking” Onions When I first heard a friend talk about her “Egyptian Walking Onions” I thought it was quite a strange thing to hear…
“So, I didn’t plant as much in the spring as I had hoped. What can I plant in the summer?” “The late freeze took too many of my plants. Is it too late to recover my garden?” “I’m new to this gardening thing and I’m learning! Please help!” First, Take a Deep Breath. The short…
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It was nestled in the corner of our chain-link fenced yard, slightly down the side alley. I remember when I was very young, we had a compost pile in the backyard and, while I didn’t really understand much about it, I knew that was where our banana peels went – and our eggshells. I also…
