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Category: Hints

Recycling for Seed Pots

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| 2021, April, Beth's Corner, Crafts, Hints, How To, Newsletter, Seeds

What to Recycle for Seed Pots There are a number of things you can use to start your seeds. Keurig cups, yogurt cups, small ice cream cups can all be used. Be sure to put at least one hole in the bottom of cups (Keurig cups already have a hole) for drainage. (We don’t want […]

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Seed Starting Indoors Complete Guide

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| 2021, April, Article, Garden, Hints, How To, Planting, Plants, Seeds

Starting plants from seed is a relatively easy project if you plan ahead. Planning and equipment needed is important, so here’s some items you will need: Seeds  Read the back label for instructions on how to plant and when to plant determined by the last frost date in your area. You won’t be planting all […]

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Vegetable Seed Germination and Transplants

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| 2021, April, Article, Flowers, Garden, Hints, How To, Newsletter, Planting, Plants, Reference, Yard

If you click on the image below, you will be taken to the annual flower seed sowing PDF and you can print directly from there. Good luck and happy planting!  

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Beth’s Corner April 2021

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| 2021, April, Beth's Corner, Hints, Newsletter

April is the month that you are probably going to be busy –whether out in the garden or starting your spring cleaning. So, Beth’s Corner has the world’s easiest Italian Beef recipe ready for you. It’s perfect if you plan to be out in the garden all day. Just put it on before you go […]

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Beth’s Corner March 2021

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, Hints, March, Newsletter

HOMEMADE SUET CAKE  Homemade suet cakes that fit standard suet feeders can be made with molds—sandwich-size plastic freezer containers (Dollar Store). Save the store-bought plastic suet cake holders and reuse them as your molds. Be sure to coat each mold with a non-stick spray before putting in the suet mix. Recipe #1 uses empty orange […]

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Geraniums

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| 2021, April, Article, Hints, How To, March, Member, Newsletter, Planting, Plants

This month, club member Gayle shared with April how she over-winters her geraniums in paper bags.  She shared photos of her method and you can find them below. #1 – in the bags that they were placed in last November, just before a Frost #2 – what geraniums looked like coming out of bags #3 – […]

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Seed Starting Indoors

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| 2021, Article, Garden, Hints, How To, March, Newsletter, Planting, Plants

Now is the time to plan ahead for your seed starting.  Starting plants from seed is a relatively easy project if you plan ahead. Here are basic items you will need before you begin.Choose your area to work and hold your pots; then assemble your equipment: Seeds – Seed catalogues give you a large selection.  Local […]

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Suet Cakes

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| 2021, Article, Beth's Corner, Birds, Crafts, Hints, How To, March, Newsletter, Recipes

HOMEMADE SUET CAKE  Homemade suet cakes that fit standard suet feeders can be made with molds—sandwich-size plastic freezer containers (Dollar Store). Save the store-bought plastic suet cake holders and reuse them as your molds. Be sure to coat each mold with a non-stick spray before putting in the suet mix. Recipe #1 uses empty orange […]

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Dormant Oils

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| 2021, Article, Backyard, Hints, How To, March, Newsletter, Plants, Tree, Yard

To protect our precious plants and our environment we look for safe and natural ways to garden. Oil-based pesticides are an effective and ecologically friendly way to handle many insect pests and even some diseases. Various oils have been used for centuries. They remain an important tool to manage certain pest problems (e.g. scales, aphids, […]

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Beth’s Corner February 2021

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, February, Hints, Newsletter

  Tired of the cold and staying in the house? Plan a project!  Here are a few simple crafts you can do for Valentines’ Day and a quick Valentine dessert recipe to celebrate the occasion. You can also make a simple homemade soup for two to share with a spouse or a friend—just add a sandwich for […]

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This year my Forsythia & Magnolia tree were beautiful!

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Is it Time Yet?

We’re all excited about getting out of the house and getting into the garden.
Since our 'meeting' (2nd Tuesday of April) is late this month, we are sharing our article on seed starting and germination early!

Try not to get overanxious. You need to pay attention to not only the air temperature but soil temperature also.
The most important requirements for seed germination are heat and moisture, and the amount and duration of each necessary for a specific vegetable.
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We’re all excited about getting out of the house and getting into the garden. Try not to get overanxious.  You need to pay attention to not only the a

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The Richardson Tulip Festival Will Have Over 300,000 Tulips In Bloom This Spring

Interesting trip to see tulips in Spring Grove, IL. Admission price, but worth the visit.

Grab your cameras and head to the Richardson Tulip Festival in Illinois this spring to see over 300,000 tulips in bloom.

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View from my backyard April 2021

I would have to say spring has officially sprung in my backyard. I can see ducks in the little creek that flows when it rains. The snow has melted and the warmth of the sun has given way to so many native plants starting to unfurl their leaves and reach out to touch the sun.

I hope you take some time to step outside and enjoy the beauty of the (native) nature that is awakening all around us!
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