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Our Humble Beginnings...
A brief history of our journey... from past to present!!!
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Last post by JaRoHe
Sat Jul 30, 2011 5:43 pm
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Announcements...
Recent and/or upcoming events related to the "Seeds For Seniors" gardens...
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Last post by JaRoHe
Sun Aug 28, 2011 11:24 pm
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Beans, Peas, Okra
Bush/Pole-type vegetables...
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Beets, Carrots, Onions, Potatoes, Radishes
Root-type vegetables...
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Last post by JaRoHe
Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:39 pm
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Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower
Head-type vegetables...
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Lettuce, Parsley, Spinach, Swiss Chard
Leafy-type vegetables...
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Cucumbers, Melons, Pumpkins, Squash
Vining-type vegetables...
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Eggplant, Peppers, Strawberries, Tomatoes
Fruit-type vegetables...
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Basil, Chive, Cilantro, Mint, Oregano
Herb-type plants...
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Gardening Practices
Various different gardening practices/methods that can be deployed...
- Raised beds (a form of intensive gardening)
- Container gardening (pots/planter boxes)
- Vertical gardening (trellises/cages/etc.)
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Last post by SweetPea
Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:18 am
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Soil
Preparing the soil for planting...
- Testing the soil (pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium)
- Amending the soil (compost)
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Planting
What to plant and when... sow seeds directly to the soil, transplant seedlings/transplants.
- Does the plant require full or partial sun/shade
- Companion crops
- Crop rotation
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Last post by SweetPea
Thu Aug 04, 2011 6:52 pm
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Watering
When to water, how to water, how much to water...
- Soaker hoses, irrigation systems, watering cans
- Mulching to retain soil moisture
- Water conservation
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Last post by JaRoHe
Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:57 pm
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Fertilizers & Fertilizing
To fertilize or not to fertilize... this is a question that should not be taken lightly.
- Types of fertilizers
- How to apply
- When to apply
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Pests & Diseases
Steps & measures that can be taken to effectively prevent/control common insects, pests, and diseases...
- Interplanting
- Companion planting
- Herb and flower deterants
- Homemade recipes
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Harvesting
When to harvest... determining ripeness.
- Proper methods of harvesting
- Storing harvested crops
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Recipes / Food Preparations
Anything to do with preparing dishes from the garden...
- Suggest a favorite recipe
- Offer advice in using herbs to add flavor
- Request a recipe
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Off Topic / Not Garden Related (Chit-Chat)
This is the place to discuss anything not related to gardening... we all realize there are interests outside of gardening.
- Current weather conditions
- Local events
- Favorite TV programs
KEEP THE PEACE -- NO POLITICAL DEBATE!!!
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Last post by JaRoHe
Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:41 pm
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