Now I am not saying creativity breeds anything more than well... something creative. One of the reason I enjoy gardening is because I am creating. I view it as a form of art. All our effort and energy, as gardeners, gets transformed and carried into something living. That is very cool when you think about it.I believe gardeners hold a common theme that binds us together in life philosophy and points...
Jumat, 30 November 2012
Kamis, 29 November 2012
Introducing The Rusted Vegetable Garden Discussion Forum
I apologize for the 2nd entry about the discussion forum. I am linking up multiple pieces of the blog and need to run tests. December is the beta test for the discussion forum. I now have a link attached to each blog entry. I have created the sub forums to organize questions and answers and added a Daily Gardener section just for discussion.Please help me beta test it and check it out. Feel free to...
Rabu, 28 November 2012
The Rusted Garden Blog Now Has a Garden Forum to Talk
One of the changes I am making for the new year is that I am adding a FORUM to the BLOG. So the Rusted Vegetable Garden Blog now has a Gardening Forum at the bottom of the page.It works like all other forums. It has topics and places to ask questions, share information, show off your garden pictures...
Senin, 26 November 2012
Sandy Soil for Great Radishes: Winter Planning for 2013
The words 'sandy loam' come up over and over again when researching radishes. One thing to do during the winter, before the new season starts, is to review what went well and what went poorly or could have gone better in your garden. I think I can get more out my radishes. So winter time, is research and planning time. A radish plan of attack next year is being created.I've done fairly well at...
Free Tomato and Vegetable Seed Catalogs: Part Four
Here is the final blog entry for free seed catalogs. I will be reviewing the catalogs as the come in. It can be a bit overwhelming having 1000's of seeds to chose from. It is important to know the size of your garden and as well as the size of your budget. First thing first... enjoy the catalogs and...
Jumat, 23 November 2012
Garden Seed Catalog Review: Dixondale Farms - ONIONS
Reviewing the Dixon Dale Onion Catalog - The Rusted Garden BlogWhat I love about this catalog is they have 100 years of experience growing onions and that is all they focus on, aside from leeks. They break everything down as if they have a 100 years of specialty experience. Which of course they...
Senin, 19 November 2012
Free Tomato and Vegetable Seed Catalogs: Part Three
I have ordered catalogs from all the sites I am linking. Don't hesitate to order your seed catalogs, book mark them or download their PDF files. November and December are great months to plan your garden and order seeds that will need to be started indoors. I start most of my seeds in February but some slow growing perennials and herbs can be started in January. Lavender and Rosemary are two...
Sabtu, 17 November 2012
Digging Up and Transplanting Asparagus: Now is the Time!
Asparagus is a perennial crop that sends up shoots every year. The plant dies back in the fall and the root system can manage cold and freezing weather. Come spring, the root crowns send up new shoots. We eat the shoots that are tastefully known as asparagus.I have clay soil and my asparagus grows fairly...
Winter Greens and Greenhouse Update
We have been hit with multiple nights of frost. The days are in the 50's and it is mid November. The mini greenhouse I made out of plastic painters cloth and PVC pipe is working perfectly. I had to punch a few holes in the top so water would drain but besides that it is very effective. If you look closely...
Kamis, 15 November 2012
Free Tomato and Vegetable Garden Seed Catalogs: Part Two
I ordered my catalogs from the last five catalogs. Here are a few more seed catalogs that are free. You can often get a PDF version if you want to save paper.Dixondale Farms CatalogDixondale focuses primarily on onions and leeks. It is a great catalog for expanding your onion varieties. The website also provides great planting tips for these vegetables.Gardens Alive Seed CatalogGurney's Seed...
Senin, 12 November 2012
Free Tomato and Vegetable Garden Seed Catalogs: Part One
As winter approaches, our gardens close but our anticipation for next year's garden grows. What better way to feed your anticipation but through free seed catalogs. Seed catalogs are a great way to find tomato varieties that you wouldn't normally find on the store shelves. That holds true for just about every type of vegetable. Here are a few free tomato and vegetable seed catalogs you can request...
Minggu, 11 November 2012
Storing Tomato Seeds: Heirloom Seeds Packed for 2013
On the cold days when there is little to do in the garden, it becomes time to work on inside projects. I saved a lot of tomato seeds this year for the 2013 season. This morning, I packed them away for the winter.Tomato seeds can maintain their viability for years. I have had tomato seeds last 4 years....
Jumat, 09 November 2012
A Gardener's Perspective: Coming Soon to a Theater Near You - The Fiscal Cliff
What exactly is the fiscal cliff? In short, it is the compromise the politicians made in 2011 that would go into effect in 2013, if they failed to address the deficit via spending cuts and taxes during 2012. Yes strangely it is a party compromise. My perspective, as a humble tomato and vegetable gardener, is that they knew they could not reach an agreement and had other issues they felt were more...
Rabu, 07 November 2012
Letttuce, Spinach and Greens Can Freeze and Survive!
Did you know that lettuce, spinach, cilantro, arugula, endive and many other greens can actually freeze and frost and they won't be killed off. When lettuce and other greens freeze they have plant cells that aren't destroyed by the ice crystals that form. Their cells aren't disrupted and damaged by a freeze. When they thaw, they are good to grow and eat. Now this only works for light frosts. Once...
Selasa, 06 November 2012
A Gardener's Perspective: Florida's Politicians are an Embarrassment to America
How can we possibly allow Florida and it's politicians, create a modern version of oppression in the streets of America? Have we not fought wars under our flag for democracy and freedom? Do we not let our children die and risk death to fight for our freedoms? How is it that I can vote in 20 minutes standing behind a group of over 200 people and fellow Americans have to stand in line for 7 hours...
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