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13/02/2023

EASY GREENS FOR LATE SUMMER ☀️

Summer is coming to an end soon, but the weather is still warm and lots is going on in the garden. You still can directly sow rocket, mizuna, pak choy and coriander into the garden. Just remember, if sowing lettuce and rocket, look for a bit of shade because hot temperatures can reduce germination.

12/02/2023

YOU CAN GROW NATURALLY WITHOUT PESTICIDES

If you want to stay away from harmful synthetic chemicals and pesticides, and grow Naturally, you need to select plants for your garden that will help control and repel your insect pests. This method is called Companion Planting, and will help cut down on your workload in the Garden, It works best when you plant your Companion Herb varieties at same time you plant your Veggies, but you can also plant afterwards. When you are planning your Spring Garden, you can work a few of these in to help with pests.

It is always important that you experiment to find out what works best for your situation. Here are some of the best Companion Plants:

ARTEMISIA - This plant produces a strong antiseptic aroma that repels most insects. Planted as a border, it can also deter small animals like Rabbits and moles.

BASIL -The oils in Basil are said to repel thrips, flies and mosquitoes. Planted alongside Tomatoes, will help you to grow larger, tastier tomatoes.

BEE BALM- I love this plant because it attracts bees to my garden. It is another plant that you can grow with your Tomatoes.

BORAGE - Borage repels Tomato horn worms and cabbage worms, and also attracts beneficial bees and wasps. Borage also adds trace elements to the soil. Borage flowers are edible

CATNIP - This plant repels just about everything, including flea beetles, aphids, Japanese beetles, squash bugs, ants, and weevils.

CHIVES - Chives are great plants to repel Japanese beetles and carrot rust flies. It has also been said that Chives will help prevent scab when planted among apple trees.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS - When I do use an insecticide I use one made from chrysanthemums called Pyrethrum. This all-natural pesticide can help control things like roaches, ticks, silverfish, lice, fleas, bedbugs, and to control ants in certain parts of the garden. In the garden white flowering chrysanthemums are said to drive away Japanese beetles, and Painted Daisy kills root nematodes.

DAHLIAS - Dahlias repel nematodes and the blooms are great for adding some color to flower borders and fresh arrangements

DILL - Dill is best planted with Cucumbers and Onion varieties. During the cool season It can also be planted with Lettuce. Dill attracts Hoverflies and predatory wasps, and its foliage is used as food by swallowtail butterfly caterpillars. Tomato horn worms are also attracted to Dill, so if you plant it at a distance, you can help draw these destructive insects away from your Tomatoes. Dill repels aphids and spider mites. Sprinkling Dill leaves on squash plants will also repel squash bugs,

FENNEL- Repels aphids, slugs and snails.

GARLIC - In addition to its great taste and health benefits, Garlic planted near roses repels aphids. It also deters coddling moths, Japanese beetles, root maggots, snails, and carrot root fly. When planted alongside Onions, they also deter moles and mice.

HYSSOP - Hyssop is great for attracting honeybees to the garden, and you will need them for pollination of some of your Veggies.

LAVENDER - Lavender is a favorite among many beneficial insects, including bees, and also repels fleas and moths.

MARIGOLDS - The Marigold is probably the most well known plant for repelling insects. French marigolds repel Whiteflies and kill bad nematodes. Mexican marigolds are said to keep away a host of destructive insects and wild rabbits as well. If you choose marigolds for your garden they must be scented to work as a good repellant. And while this plant drives away many bad bugs, it also attracts spider mites and snails--which are good.

NASTURTIUMS- You can plant Nasturtiums with my Tomatoes and Cucumbers as a way to fight off wooly aphids, white flies, Squash bugs, and Cucumber beetles. The flowers, especially the yellow blooming varieties, act as a trap for aphids.

PETUNIAS - They are great to have for color in your garden, and you get the added benefit that they repel Asparagus beetles, leaf hoppers, and a range of aphids, Tomato worms, and a good many other pests.

ROSEMARY-Deters Cabbage moth, Bean beetles and the Carrot fly

SUMMER SAVORY: Plant with beans and onions to improve growth and flavor. Include it with sweet potatoes. Discourages cabbage moths, Mexican bean beetles, sweet potato weevil and black aphids. Honey bees love it when it is in bloom.

SUNFLOWERS - I use Sunflowers as a way to draw aphids away from my other plants. Ants move their colonies onto Sunflowers. The Sunflowers are tough enough that they suffer no damage.

THYME-Deters Cabbage worm

At THE SEED GUY, you can get our 60 Variety Heirloom Seed package that is Small Farm Grown, fresh from the New Fall 2022 Harvest, has 34,000 Seeds, and contains several of the Companion Plant varieties listed above. You will get 49 Veggie Seed varieties, and then 11 Companion Herb Seed varieties, and Great Pricing at $89.

You can click on link to website to see Seed varieties and ORDER at https://theseedguy.net/seed-packages/50-60-variety-heirloom-seed-package.html

We also have 8 other Heirloom Seed packages. and all our individual varieties in Stock Now on our Seed Guy website at https://theseedguy.net/15-seed-packages

You can also Call Us 7 days a week, and up to 10:00 pm each night, at 918-352-8800 if you would rather Order By Phone.

If you LIKE US on our page, you will be able to see more of our great Gardening Articles, New Seed Offerings and healthy Juice Recipes. Thank you and God Bless You and Your Family :) https://www.facebook.com/theseedguy

07/02/2023

NOT SURE WHAT TO HAVE FOR LUNCH TODAY?

What about a delicious lettuce, rocket and microgreens salad with plum chutney to start?
Followed by creamy turmeric polenta with spinach and chickpea curry.
Absolutely delicious!!! If you can’t have it today, make sure you try it in the near future. Add your touch to it, parmesan cheese, meat balls…

06/02/2023

YOU CAN CONTAINER GARDEN ALL YEAR

It's February 4th, and many of your are thinking about Spring, and planning your Gardens. Just to let you know, everyone can grow in containers, even if you live in an apartment or condo. You can also grow vegetables and herbs in containers indoors during the Winter, and have those fresh salads you always crave.

Please Plant a Garden. If you don't have a big yard, or any yard at all, you can still plant in containers. I feel now more than ever that we will need to grow Home Gardens, and be able to help Feed our Families. We are in a very uncertain time in our Countries history, and we need to be prepared.

There are several types of containers that can be used for growing vegetables including polyethylene plastic bags, clay pots, plastic pots, metallic pots, milk jugs, ice cream containers, bushel baskets, barrels, and planter boxes. It is important to use containers that can accommodate roots of the vegetables you want to grow as the vegetables vary in sizes and rooting depths.

The container needs to have good drainage, and should not contain chemicals that are toxic to plants and human beings. Most vegetables grown in backyard gardens can be grown in containers, although a container's diameter and depth needs to be considered when selecting what vegetables to grow. The plant density (number of vegetable plants per container) depends on individual plant space requirements, and rooting depth.

It's best to use one of the potting mixes in vegetable container gardening as they are light, disease-free, w**d seed-free, and have good drainage. Some potting mixes have pre-mixed plant nutrients, so read the information on the label about how long the pre-mix will feed your plants before you start applying fertilizers. You can also make your own two bushels of potting mix using the following recipe: Shredded sphagnum peat moss (1 bushel), Vermiculite (1 bushel), Ground limestone (1¼ cups), Phosphate fertilizer either 0-20-0 (½ cup) or 0-45-0 (¼ cup), Slow release granular fertilizer such as 5-10-5 (1 cup).

Container-grown plants require more frequent fertilization than field-grown plants because of the limited space within the container for drawing nutrients. Fertilizers can be mixed with the soil mix before filling the container and can also be applied as a nutrient solution. Nutrient solutions can be made by dissolving soluble fertilizer such as 10-20-10, 12-24-12 or 8-16-8 in water following label directions. The nutrient solution is applied once a day when the plants are watered. How often you water may vary with vegetables, but once a day is adequate.

Leach the unused fertilizer nutrients from the potting mix once a week by applying tap water only. It is also very important to water occasionally with a nutrient solution containing micro nutrients such as copper, zinc, boron, manganese, and iron and follow label directions in order to give plants the right amounts.

Plants grown in containers need frequent watering as the containers dry fast. Watering on a daily basis is necessary to provide adequate moisture for plant growth. Apply enough water to reach the bottom of the container. Allow the excess to drain out through drainage holes. Avoid wetting the leaves when watering as this will encourage development of foliar disease. Try not to allow the containers to dry out completely between watering as this will lead to flower and fruit drop. Do not over water the plants as the container will be waterlogged and the roots will lack oxygen leading to poor growth and eventually, perhaps, the plant's death.

The size of the containers needed will depend a lot on the vegetable or herbs you are planting. Most Herbs can be planted in 1/2 - 1 gallon containers. Cabbages, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Leaf Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, and Cherry Tomatoes can be planted in 1 gallon containers. Beets, Carrots, Eggplants, Peppers and Radishes need 2 gallon containers. Your regular tomatoes will need 3 gallon containers. (great info from the University of Illinois Extension)

When you need some great Non GMO Heirloom Seeds for your containers, please visit our THE SEED GUY website. We have a great 60 Variety Heirloom Seed package with Good Pricing at $89, 34,000 Seeds, and fresh from the New Fall 2022 Harvest--) https://theseedguy.net/seed-packages/50-60-variety-heirloom-seed-package.html and we still hand count and package our Seed varieties, like the old days, so you get the best germination.

We also have 8 other Heirloom Seed packages, in different sizes, and also all our individual varieties in Stock Now on our Seed Guy website. https://theseedguy.net/15-seed-packages

You can also Call Us 7 days a week, and up to 10:00 pm each night, at 918-352-8800 if you would rather Order By Phone.

If you LIKE US on our page, you will be on our list for more great Gardening Articles, new Heirloom Seed Offers, and healthy Juice Recipes. https://www.facebook.com/theseedguy/ Thank you, and God Bless You and Your Family. :)

28/01/2023

🌈 Our leafy greens are happy... ..and our salads fresh and healthy!
From our small GIY Wall Garden to the plate.

27/01/2023

Sowing Lettuce and Rocket 🌱

When sowing lettuce and rocket, look for a bit of shade because hot temperatures can reduce germination.

23/01/2023

One of the keys to eating salad every day is having it always available in your garden.
Plant seedlings of leafy vegetables up to the end of autumn to have a consistent harvest.

20/01/2023

How to Store Your Dried Herbs

Herbs must be thoroughly dried before you prepare them for storage because any remaining moisture can create mould growth.

🌿MOST LEAVES & FLOWERS
If they bend and don't feel crispy when rubbing them between your fingers, leave them drying for a little longer. When properly dried, leaves will often crumble when rubbed.

🪵MOST ROOTS AND BARKS
If they are brown and shrivelled, cut several pieces to make sure they are dry all the way through.

Store your dried herbs in well-sealed glass jars, which should be labelled with the name of the herb and the date it went into the jar. Ideally, keep the jars in a dark cool place such as a cabinet, drawer or even a storage container.

18/01/2023

Your Salad, your Mighty Meal 🥗

Now that the school holidays are coming to an end, having a healthy and practical one meal dish makes life easier.

The great news is: your salad CAN sustain and nourish you through the day by becoming a main dish.

But the question is: HOW CAN YOU BOOST YOUR SALAD?

That’s easy! In addition to preparing it with fresh homegrown leafy greens and vegetables, add ingredients from the three groups of food below:

🍤Protein, from foods like meat, poultry, seafood, tofu and legumes.
🥑Healthy fats, from foods like avocado, salmon, nuts and seeds, or extra virgin olive oil in a salad dressing.
🍒Low and medium-GI carbs, from foods like fruits, whole grains, sweet potato, corn and legumes.

Still need more ideas?

There are plenty: couscous, yoghurt, shrimp, tofu, tempeh, steak, beans, tuna, egg, feta cheese, falafel, smoked salmon.

16/01/2023

DRYING HERBS & NOURISHMENT 🪴

We absolutely love the ritual of drying herbs! It’s a pleasant therapy which involves connecting with the plant, quietening, and feeling the textures and the distinctive aromas of each herb.

Oregano is one of the world's most popular herbs. It has a sweet but slightly bitter savoury flavour that adds warmth and fragrance to many savoury dishes like pasta, stews, slow-cooks, dressings, and of course, pizzas. It’s commonly combined with olive oil to create flavorful oregano oil, Italian vinaigrettes, and marinades for lamb, chicken, and beef dishes.

It contains vitamin K, manganese, iron, calcium and other important minerals for health. It also has anti-bacterial effects, and functions as a potent antioxidant and a good source of fibre.

11/01/2023

KAWAKAWA AND GINGER TEA ☕️

Ingredients:

* 7-8 fresh kawakawa leaves or 3 tbsp dried kawakawa
* 550ml near boiling water
* 1cm cube of fresh grated ginger
* 1 tablespoon honey

Method:

In a teapot, brew all the ingredients (except for the honey)
for about 10 minutes and strain for a fresh herbal tea. Only add the honey when
the tea is lukewarm. At this time of the year, a great option is to chill and
drink it as an iced tea.

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