Category: Sowing Seeds

  • Good Soil Key to Good Carrots
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    Good Soil Key to Good Carrots

    Got some nice carrots the other day, been pulling good carrots all summer! The key is good dirt. I always lay in compost before sowing seeds and use it throughout the growing season. Continue reading

  • Plant Propagation Project
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    Plant Propagation Project

    I introduced my students (yes I’m back long-term substitute teaching, working on alternative license) to plant propagation and we’re doing a little project. The kids are attempting to propagate pothos, hibiscus, and mint by stem cutting (then placing in water) and also fern by both stem cutting and root division. They were kinda ‘meh’ about… Continue reading

  • Homemade Dandelion Jelly Recipe

    Homemade Dandelion Jelly Recipe

    Every now and then I make dandelion jelly. Here is the recipe! Ingredients 4 cups fresh dandelion flowers 3 ¼ cups water, or more as needed 2 tablespoons lemon juice (best if squeezed fresh from lemons) 1 package fruit pectin, powdered (1 3/4 ounces) 4 3/4 cups white sugar 8 oz jars (wash and sterilize before using)… Continue reading