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My eyes have been opened!

[ Posted by krista Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:53:51 GMT ]

After getting onto the gardening forums all over the net someone has pointed out something interesting that has given me a whole new outlook on winter gardening.

Instead of indoor winter gardening someone said to winter sow my seeds OUTDOORS?!!

I was intrigued..

Check out Wintersown.org 

This is a great instructional read and i have to give lots of credit for doing this on a short budget and recycling!  This might be added to my activities list for january after the holiday mess is over.

But thank you for the helpful information!

The tip came from one of the helpful members on "idigmygarden.com" 

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Its coming along

[ Posted by krista Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:42:32 GMT ]

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Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds.. A MUST SEE !

[ Posted by krista Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:06:23 GMT ]

Now i have had a real good weekend. In the midst of the holiday stress i have gotten a mild and relaxing taste of gardening (other that the indoor garden that i have going on now)

I Got my Baker Creek seed catalog (found at rareseeds.com)  on friday. So this weekend when i found nothing else to do or when i was waiting for dinner to cook, i curled up with this gem and found myself getting sidetracked, while daydreaming about my garden :)

I like this seed catalog because it seems to have a down home feel for one. This has been lost in the reproductions of catalogs that people have done to make just dollars.

In the pages i found a very detailed list of veggie (and more) seeds.  Many things i never knew exsisted,  many things i will be trying for the first time.

I will be placing my spring order from here. Especially for the unusual thing i found in there.

Plus i have actually taken the time and read all that they have posted in their catalog about Bakersville historic village. It seems to have lots of family fu, lots of festivals and other events and looks like a good time. see more at Streetsofbakersville.com

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The first harvest, ALREADY!

[ Posted by krista Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:25:04 GMT ]

Gardening in the winter is fun now that I actually can produce something from my indoor garden.

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IT CAME!

[ Posted by krista Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:09:52 GMT ]

My Package Came !

See what I got!

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Easy indoor gardening!

[ Posted by krista Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:37:16 GMT ]

Now do not get discouraged when you see all the expensive things that they want you to buy when you search for indoor gardening or growing your vegetables indoors.

Please do not buy one thing for growing until you read what i write! 

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I wish

[ Posted by krista Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:27:18 GMT ]

Always on the prowl for interesting landscape and garden ideas. I came across this amazing thing. I could only imaging having that in your yard with a nice sitting room in it. some wicker couches. real comfy and maybe some lights on the inside. I could picture the romanic evening I could spend in there. But i could imagine how much work went into it!

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Home made planter

[ Posted by krista Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:47:55 GMT ]

I had an empty window and some miniature peace Lilly plants that needed dividing. So with a yogurt cup, some heavy yarn, glue and pins I made a small planter to hang from the window latch.

I hope this inspires you !

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Plant Like the rich people

[ Posted by krista Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:33:56 GMT ]

I am sick and tired of trying to decorate and there is a hindering factor. CA$H.

Well I just do not give up completely. When i want to put something in my house or garden I search all resources. I first think of how I can make it on the cheap then buy it on the cheap. 

First I go through things that I have on hand, then move to things I toss out, then think of places whee you can buy on the cheap.

For instance I want to have large planters in my yard. the type I want are running anywhere from 30 $ on up. but the cheaper end of 30$ does not get anything that matches my landscape design. So first I think on how I can make it on the cheap (must be cheaper than the cheapest pot you can buy in the store) so I found a tutorial on making planter.

But then you think that maybe you might have something else around the house that you can use that is already a container that you can punch drainage holes in and maybe add some paint and sealant to it to make it a planter such as, formula or coffee cans, plastic dishes, old bowls, pots, If it can hold a handful of soil or more then it can become a planter. Remember it is best to do this route for the reduce recycle and reuse aspect.

Here is a an idea for all the old shoes that are lying around.

Then there are great resources for used.. This takes a lot of time but search your local garage sales. I have found a lot of pots that can be revived with a coat of paint or a good scrubbing.

 But as for the next dilemma I have.. WHen do I have time?? 

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