May 17 2013 Dear J, It was so nice seeing you out here in the garden last night. That hour right before dark is our favorite time of day, and to see you among us was a delight. The flower beds you raked out are breathing a sigh of relief. Oh, fresh air! By the…
If you want to learn which brands/foods are non-GMO, check out this website: The site also has information about why you should avoid GMOs and tips for avoiding them. The following is a listing of GMOs either already in our food chain or will coming soon. CORN Bt-corn (named after the Bacillus thruringiensis bacterium) is a form of…
I am delighted to have the first seed catalogs of the year! It’s never too early to start dreaming about the next vegetable garden. However, I am making some changes to my seed acquisition process. In addition to my standbys, I tend to buy whatever looks interesting, such as new varieties of pac choi, red, white and…
I finally finished my seed orders. I placed 2 of the orders today, at Cook’s Garden and Jung. I will place the Territorial and Baker Heirloom seed orders April 1. I just discovered Baker Heirloom. Next year I plan to order as much as possible from them. If you have not received their gorgeous catalog,…
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