As the days get warmer, I start dreaming about a summer vacation. Often, my family will pack up and set off in our pop-up camper to stay a few nights in one of our national or state parks. The natural places in our country hold so much beauty! This year we probably won’t be heading … Read more
What is the most popular fruit grown in our home gardens? You know it as a tomato. Botanically it is a fruit as are zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, beans and peas. Nutritionists call them all vegetables, mainly because we eat them as savory dishes. But by whatever classification, a tomato is what so many of us … Read more
April showers bring May flowers–and it certainly gets me thinking about gardening and plants. This newsletter is packed with information; probably even more than we could offer at a regular club meeting. While we await that magical meeting-together-moment, study these April articles at your leisure and benefit from the expertise of fellow club members. We thank … Read more
In time of silver rain we gardeners sow our seeds. There would be no gardens, after all, if not for gardeners. Gardening is about setting life in motion. Seeds help us create the world anew—our own world, however modest. Whether planted in a window box or on acres, seeds unlock potential. When we sow a … Read more
With spring in full motion, we have so many things happening all around us. We have pulled together a few of the topics that we know will be shared in the May issue of Dunesland Latest Dirt… Plant Sale May 11 – June 8 Exercise for gardening Let’s talk tomatoes Hardening off Containers
As Sunshine Chairman I send cards to members who need a little brightening in their lives. Normally I share this news each month at our meeting so that others may reach out and offer support as well. If you know of someone to whom we should send a card please contact me. … Read more
April is my favorite month, and you probably know why. Spring has sprung and bulbs are showing their beautiful blooms. This is a great time of year as the garden is nearly ready to be planted and enjoyed for months to come. Exercising is Important Since we have been inside most of the winter with … Read more
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 … Read more
World’s Easiest Italian Beef Recipe 2 to 4 pounds very lean beef roast (rolled rump/sirloin tip/top round) thawed or fresh 1 jar pepperoncini including vinegar (juice) Place beef in slow cooker with pepperoncini and all liquid in the jar. Set on high. Cover and plan to cook for at least 8 hours. Do not add … Read more
Sprouts are one of the easiest ways to get fresh, extremely nutritious veggies in our diets right now. You can grow a whole crop in less than a week from start to finish, with nothing more than a jar and some cheesecloth. Well, you do need seeds of course! You can find them at online … Read more