tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35442848352256177882024-11-01T05:40:53.745-05:00SageymaniaOrganic gardening with vegetables, herbs and flowers.
Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-87449528361560812802015-05-05T01:29:00.002-05:002015-05-05T01:29:58.644-05:00To Store Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera gel browns quickly similar to the way avocado does when exposed to the air.
How to store Aloe:
Set a leaf in upright in a glass with cut side
down for 15 minutes to allow sap to drain. Discard the sap. Cut leaf in
half horizontally. Scoop out the gel with a spoon and place in a jar,
seal and store in fridge. To keep it from browning, open a vit. E gelcap
and add to gel. UseLizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-23292546464764866352014-09-21T22:41:00.003-05:002014-09-21T22:49:13.909-05:00Garden Review 2014
Garden in Review 2014
This year, I planted the cucumbers to grow upward in a new garden that was shallow. The soil needed more amendments
as it got very hot this summer. Five plants produced about 20
cucumbers.
Tomato plants numbered 15 and did well. This is the first year I grew vine tomatoes and was surprised by the pink color and taste full of flavor. The rest were Beef Steak Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-16468277675566749812014-08-08T23:42:00.000-05:002015-05-05T01:28:36.375-05:00Research Shows Organic Grown is Healthier
The largest review of
published data on organic food ever conducted reveals organic food really is much healthier. 343 studies were reviewed by an international team in Newcastle University in the UK. They concluded that organic produce is higher in antioxidants, lower
in toxic heavy metals and much less contaminated with pesticide and
herbicide residues.
The British Journal of Nutrition Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-92185004763764332462014-08-04T18:59:00.000-05:002014-08-09T00:05:10.276-05:00Giant Sunflowers Begun to Blossom
Sunflowers of the giant variety have bloomed.
Lizolivia
Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-54494299556475483382014-07-31T18:37:00.000-05:002014-07-31T18:37:22.776-05:00Stinging Nettle Rash, Treatment and Uses
This is stinging nettle after it flowers. The plant has six
subspecies and five have many hollow stinging hairs called trichomes on the
leaves and stems that act like hypodermic needles, injecting histamine
and other chemicals that produce a stinging sensation when touched.
Hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion and a paste made of baking soda with a little water may provide relief. AnythingLizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-36237965895924562552014-07-14T14:21:00.004-05:002014-07-19T23:37:39.665-05:00Preserve Your Basil Harvest
Trim back the plants early in the day before the sun heats them up. Cooler temperature retains
the oils for better flavor. Keep at least one third of the plant for continued growth.
There are several ways to preserve Basil:
Gently tear or trim the leaves from the stems and lay them on newspaper or paper towels. When dry enough to be crumbled, store the dried Basil in baggies or jars Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-29767894702501051552014-05-05T21:32:00.000-05:002014-07-31T23:30:24.669-05:00Grow Healthy Tomato Plants
Tomato and Basil
Companion Plants for Tomatoes
Tomatoes grow well with Basil, Parsley, Sunflower, Calendula, Mint, Garlic, Onion, Lettuces and Nasturtium.
Keep Corn and Potatoes a good distance from Tomatoes. Calendula (Marigold) works as a pest deterrent as well as Nasturtium, Mint, Garlic and Onion.
If you prefer that the mint does not gradually take up more space, it can be grown in Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-69886013619398977392013-10-14T17:25:00.003-05:002014-05-01T00:31:00.938-05:00Harvest before Fall
Now that the green bean plants have about finished for the season, the Hyacinth beans I planted for the fall are growing on the vines. They are a tropical variety that grows about five feet long and the beans are similar to large lima bean pods. The greens can be cooked the same as spinach leaves only do not consume the water.
Peas are another cool hardy plant that are great for fall Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-38590710199585770802013-07-28T22:46:00.001-05:002014-05-05T15:22:57.092-05:00When to Pick Vegetables
At Harvest Time
It can be difficult to discern whether some vegetables are ready to harvest. They may appear to be mature but how can we tell for sure. There are tips and tricks to knowing when your vegetables are ready to pull from the vines.
Click the following link for a guide to help you know when to harvest your vegetables.
A Guide to Know When to Harvest Vegetables.
Happy HarvestingLizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-78483992062506966022013-02-10T00:15:00.000-06:002014-05-05T15:30:48.161-05:00Plants That Do Well Together: Companion Planting
Companion Planting a Garden
Companion Plants Bring Harmony to the Garden
The following are important advantages to planting certain vegetables near other certain vegetables in your garden:
As an effective way to minimize the need for insecticide.
Attract insects that are beneficial to the growth of the vegetables.
Repel harmful insects.
Help amend the soil with nutrients for other Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-50852271293472110422013-02-02T05:45:00.002-06:002014-05-05T16:27:41.296-05:00How to Plant and Prune Lavender
Plants have traits that are good for the garden and one such plant is
Lavender. It is from the mint family and was first only grown in France
and the Mediterranean region. Lavender is fragrant and although it is
primarily grown for the aromatic oil, it is also used as a fragrant herb
for crafting and decorations. Similar to other mint plants, it too can
become invasive, gradually taking Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-22338519940826403482012-03-06T00:38:00.000-06:002016-01-17T04:32:30.219-06:00Planting Seeds Indoors
Sowing seeds indoors expands the time allowed during the season to yield a larger harvest. Plants will produce several weeks sooner when you have seedlings to plant after the last frost instead of seeds. Getting the first harvest in sooner also allows extra time to plant another group, whether the same or a different vegetable. Soon after transplanting the first seedlings, sow another set of Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-65618445718980064542011-05-17T17:03:00.006-05:002011-06-05T02:07:43.186-05:00Garden Bug RepellentThe middle of May has arrived bringing both warmer and cooler weather. For gardeners who aren't in flooded areas, the rain has given the plants a good boost. We haven't had to water as often compared to when the temperature was ninety.
The peas, turnips, potatoes, spinach, lettuce, beets, strawberries and early tomatoes are doing well. The squirrels dug up the corn,Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-27849950535152246162011-03-20T18:35:00.002-05:002013-02-17T02:59:31.554-06:00Eggs From the Chicken House
Having your own chickens is an experience that's both enjoyable and rewarding. Chickens make wonderful pets and provide you with healthy fresh eggs on a continual basis. The compost is also helped by adding the waste droppings from the chicken coop.
The following is a guide for anyone who plans to raise your own chickens from the chick stage.
Bedding:
When using newspaper Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-13868548585115731212011-03-17T19:57:00.000-05:002011-03-17T19:57:26.246-05:00Happy St. Pat's Day!Today was a beautiful one for preparing garden beds and working in the yard in general. The birds are chirping and the ground is just slightly damp.
I used soil from the compost pile and planted tomato, bell pepper and butternut squash seeds in small containers. Afterward I watered them with luke warm water and covered them with clear plastic wrap using rubber bands to hold it in place. Once Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-37129820881611601962011-03-10T18:32:00.000-06:002014-05-05T17:04:37.235-05:00Sowing Seeds in Vegetable Garden
Seeds to Plant in Spring
Spring Vegetable Garden
For those in their first or second year of gardening, you may be in need of some reminders to get the season off to a good start. If you could use some guidance, the following offers some suggestions, tips and a bit of information. For specific guidelines, you may wish to contact your local agricultural or university extension office.
Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-70280211371647348342011-03-06T14:05:00.002-06:002011-03-10T17:35:18.461-06:00Food Grown from Genetically Modified Seed GMOsDo you read the ingredient lables on processed foods? Did you know that some of the ingredients in most all processed food products are from a plant that was genetically modified (GMO), with organisms? Genetic biotechnology has become increasingly more widespread, not only in location, but also in the number of various plants being altered.
Many, if not most, people are not aware of all the foodLizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-29725124407521041452011-03-04T23:52:00.001-06:002014-05-05T16:44:08.354-05:00Food Prices are Higher and Rising
Have you noticed the prices on various food products at the grocery store has been going up? Every time we shop for food lately, the prices have been inching up slowly but surely. This rise in food costs brings the need to make the effort to plan ahead as much as possible and to be more selective as we shop.
The price of fuel affects the price of exported food causing pressure to increase Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-85056947418626663142011-02-25T00:46:00.001-06:002014-07-27T23:53:26.685-05:00A Happy Harvest
Even with the heat waves throughout the season, I was amazed at how well the vegetables and flowers grew. Since temperatures reached close to 100 degrees F, the plants had to be sprayed every few days with pesticide.
Mix together Lavender oil, hot pepper juice, garlic tea, a couple drops of dish liquid and water. It's recommended to spray after 4:30 in the afternoon to avoid Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-16606686108702010512010-04-17T18:38:00.001-05:002013-02-02T06:35:45.681-06:00Growing Nicely
The peas, green beans, carrots, chard, potatoes, lima beans, corn,
spinach, arugala, turnips and flowers are doing well thus far. There
were many weeds to pull, soil to amend and watering the past couple
of weeks. I prepared a couple more garden beds and plan to use one for
tomato, basil, marigold and chives. The other one for corn, pole beans and watermelon.
Yet to findLizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-25308686825731415102010-03-27T23:06:00.003-05:002011-03-10T21:54:21.385-06:00Natural Healing with HerbsI'm anticipating on sprouts popping up within the next few days. Additional plantings of lately - cucumber seeds, more daisies, cosmos, marigolds, turnips, peppers, and another row of snow peas.
I'm looking for medicinal herbs and plants to add to the garden such as marshmallow, licorice, angelica, chamomile, echinacea, feverfew, aloe vera, hops, passion flower, skullcap, gotu kola, Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-56230042543555329422010-03-22T10:59:00.001-05:002013-02-02T07:13:57.708-06:00Rain for the Garden
The rain yesterday was received with a warm and appreciative welcome as the garden was thirsty. By the end of the week the ground will be warm enough to plant the warmer weather flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
Be sure to amend the soil with organic material. There are various to choose from, such as; bark mulch, dry fertilizer pellets, compost, Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-7923608022978799142010-03-17T23:08:00.001-05:002010-03-27T23:28:49.013-05:00Happy St. Pat's DayI was able to get the early season veggies planted yesterday and today. So far what's planted is lettuce, carrots, beets, green beans, radishes, swiss chard, cabbage, potatoes, snow peas, marigold, and daisy. Still this week yet to plant are basil, marjoram, spinach, chives, cosmos, nasturtiums, and alyssum.
I'm hoping the seeds sprout since I planted them directly into theLizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-11900891629715414372010-03-15T13:53:00.001-05:002013-02-02T06:42:00.531-06:00A Good Day for Planting
The soil is drying, the birds are chirping, and the temps about 50 degrees...a good day to plant seeds and get the garden started.
This week's planting consists of:
Beets, carrots, lettuce, radishes, spinach, potatoes, cabbage, onions and peas.
Herbs and helper plants consists of:
Nasturtiums, alyssum, dill, mint, basil, thyme, chives, tansy, bee balm and marigold.
Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3544284835225617788.post-19843582881921036052010-03-14T14:46:00.004-05:002013-02-02T06:38:37.699-06:00What to Plant at This Time
How is the quality of your soil?
A soil with a pH lower than 7.0 is acidic,one with pH higher than 7.0 is alkaline. You might need to adjust the soil to suit the plants for the areas in your garden.
Many garden centers will test a pH soil sample for you, or you can buy an inexpensive pH test kit at most nurseries, hardware stores or home and garden departments. In general, a Lizoliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122025368986564460noreply@blogger.com0