It is that time of year! Seed catalogs are being mailed out all over and many gardeners are planning their spring garden. Here are some of the best seed catalogs out there.
…Seed Catalogs 2020
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Lemons: how to use the whole fruit
The Meyer lemon tree is an excellent fruit tree to grow. In fact, it does well in a container and can be moved inside for the winter. Unlike other fruits, all citrus do not ripen until winter. Which means Christmas time is the perfect time to harvest your lemons, use and preserve them. Here are some ways to use the entire lemon.
…How to grow: Ryegrass
Ryegrass is an excellent cover crop to use after harvest. Learn more about how you can use ryegrass in at an urban homestead or in a small scale operation.
…How to grow: Fig Trees
Fig trees are an easy tree to add to any garden or homestead. With few pests, minimal fertilizing and reasonably hardiness, they are a great tree to consider growing at home.
…Garden Speak: Common Gardening Terms and Meanings
If you are new to gardening and a bit overwhelmed by all the nomenclature, then here are some easy to refer to definitions. These can help you understand different information referring to plants, seeds and soil as you begin your gardening journey.
…Direct sowing and starting seeds outdoors
If you live in the south or anywhere tropical, likely you do not need to start your seeds indoors during the winter. You can, if you have a very tight vegetable rotation but the growing season in these regions is often plenty long enough for even the most finicky, long season squash. There are some other considerations, benefits and drawbacks to starting your seeds outdoors or direct sowing them.
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