It’s spring and weeds are springing! A common gardener’s saying is that a weed is “just a plant growing in the wrong place.” We know there are a number of weeds that are edible or used medicinally such as purslane and dandelions. Nevertheless, we don’t want them in our garden beds. Well, why not? Mostly […]
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 […]
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 […]
Transplanting a plant into the garden soil is a fairly easy task. Items you will need include a trowel (or shovel for larger plants), compost soil, starter fertilizer and water. These steps are geared to planting a perennial, but the same is true for an annual plant. Let’s look at this project step by step: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]