tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91506739378188560712024-03-05T02:12:27.849-08:00Worm GuysHelp Our Planet--Grow Worms! Amazing creatures safely turn kitchen scraps into wonderful soil. Without chemicals -these simple creatures help all plants,vegetables, and/or fruit trees safely. Our hat's Off To Worms.T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-9825810525929427082012-08-01T14:50:00.001-07:002012-08-01T14:50:27.812-07:00Vigilante Gardner Part 2: A Thief, A Dirty Old Man, and GOD.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/f_dTdRxFpkc?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-27563690742878344892010-10-13T14:12:00.000-07:002010-10-13T14:12:10.680-07:00Easy Durable Raised Bed Trellising<a href="http://beekman1802.com/general/easy-durable-raised-bed-trellising.html">Easy Durable Raised Bed Trellising</a>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-44880945317690160392010-07-27T09:54:00.000-07:002010-07-27T09:54:14.197-07:00Germany Bans GMO Corn by Monsanto - MON 810 deemed unsafe for people or ...<object style="background-image:url(http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/S17kB49nIG4/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/S17kB49nIG4&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/S17kB49nIG4&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="425" height="344" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-85259736455821033132010-06-23T08:40:00.001-07:002010-06-23T08:40:39.994-07:00Water Wise Gardening<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/P1zJlwRz-s4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/P1zJlwRz-s4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-63486952383576034762010-06-17T10:22:00.000-07:002010-06-17T10:22:06.878-07:00Growing SWISS CHARD<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All about delicious swiss chard. How to grow swiss chard. Go to.. http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/How-To-Grow-Swiss-Chard.aspx </span>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-10751526888360500202010-06-03T21:14:00.001-07:002010-06-03T21:14:15.701-07:00<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/te_FOsKL_5Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/te_FOsKL_5Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-73199632588397364392010-05-10T20:42:00.000-07:002010-05-10T20:42:51.692-07:00Jethro Tull Songs From The Wood<object style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/KgUw6t3b6oE/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KgUw6t3b6oE&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KgUw6t3b6oE&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-3750651196805636222010-05-10T12:39:00.000-07:002010-05-10T12:39:24.579-07:00Urban Food Growing in Havana, Cuba<object style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/jRz34Dee7XY/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jRz34Dee7XY&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jRz34Dee7XY&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="480" height="295" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-14497359811142649472010-05-09T11:11:00.000-07:002010-05-09T11:11:45.720-07:00Build your Own Worm Bin Composter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygmtMcgFLm_WBizWpG4k_R5HT_ki-VjdEh41bxZAmJoiDfWYq_jKQE2Yl3SM1B8KvqJtRR1yIr60JIEQlBtmDXeMX-mYSJPij0a7ThwfGa7zm1RN1u2UKqq1VArkBT33aSUGzYZcqlyM/s1600/3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjygmtMcgFLm_WBizWpG4k_R5HT_ki-VjdEh41bxZAmJoiDfWYq_jKQE2Yl3SM1B8KvqJtRR1yIr60JIEQlBtmDXeMX-mYSJPij0a7ThwfGa7zm1RN1u2UKqq1VArkBT33aSUGzYZcqlyM/s320/3.png" tt="true" width="212" /></a></div><br />
OK...I sell several nice worm bin composters on my web site <a href="http://www.wormguys.com/">http://www.wormguys.com/</a> and I highly recommend them. BUT, worm bin composting is so valuable for everyone to have and do. Grow SAFE food and help our planet... that I've found some good instructions on building your very own worm bin composter.<br />
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It's time to take care of ourselves and our families. Have a worm bin...turn your kitchen wastes into organic fertilizer...safe for the most delicate of plants. Go to GARDENGUIDES here <a href="http://www.gardenguides.com/112924-build-worm-compost/">http://www.gardenguides.com/112924-build-worm-compost/</a>and see their easy instructions on building your own worm bin composter. We ALL need to be doing this now.<br />
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'WORM GUYS' has books, bins, worms or contact me if you have any questions at <a href="mailto:bartlettrose2@aol.com">bartlettrose2@aol.com</a> Thanks, Jan<br />
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JA ROSE-BARTLETT 'WORM GUYS' <a href="http://www.wormguys.com/">http://www.wormguys.com/</a>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-3768663829611859092010-05-06T11:21:00.000-07:002010-05-06T11:21:36.677-07:00Gardening Tips : How to Start a Window Sill Herb Garden<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q4yGk-1jZXI&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q4yGk-1jZXI&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="480" height="295" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-38646380522447306202010-05-04T14:11:00.000-07:002010-05-04T14:11:31.861-07:00How to Build a Cider Press<a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yourself/1976-09-01/How-To-Build-A-Cider-Press.aspx">How to Build a Cider Press</a>T. 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Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-89137630031950423012010-05-03T13:26:00.000-07:002010-05-03T13:26:20.353-07:00Towards Permaculture Centres Worldwide<object style="background-image:url(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/qI7nRoT142Y/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qI7nRoT142Y&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qI7nRoT142Y&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="425" height="344" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-78510191727114607262010-05-03T12:06:00.000-07:002010-05-03T12:20:19.148-07:00WORM GUYS On Growning Fungi<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_UqIUjFhQ9niVkT1l04jbuE0fpTGe1U1aX5knN2_2gQliUkpnoMbHGHD2y3ch-0jH19QxmRQ1rnFV2B12Now0nt5329X4CQY2sVQaTwZzbCNTcZzGH-M54LbPsUoJm65OK_AyNYg_78/s1600/oyster+mushroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_UqIUjFhQ9niVkT1l04jbuE0fpTGe1U1aX5knN2_2gQliUkpnoMbHGHD2y3ch-0jH19QxmRQ1rnFV2B12Now0nt5329X4CQY2sVQaTwZzbCNTcZzGH-M54LbPsUoJm65OK_AyNYg_78/s320/oyster+mushroom.jpg" tt="true" width="320" /></a> OK. Grow mushrooms at home? We love mushrooms...and so, last year I ordered some mushroom 'spawn' and gave it a try.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> We bought four types of mushrooms. The easiest to grow was called 'Espresso' Oyster Mushroom [grows in coffee grounds]...and we've gotten 3 harvests off this type of mushroom, since last September. It cost about $25.00 + shipping...each harvest was enough for one meal. They were delicious. 'FUNGI PERFECTI' is located in Olympia, WA. So, if you're in the area...there's a chance to pick your order up and save on shipping...but, 'FUNGI PERFECTI' is a internet business and there is no store front.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> The second mushroom I would like to mention was called...The Garden Giant Mushroom....we have not had any results yet from the spawn[some mushrooms take up to 2 years to produce]. Because, I first got interested in growing this fungi..not only was in BIG and tasty ...5 inch diameter, but can be used to clean up contaminated soil. This interested me and I wanted to know more. The 'spawn' also cost about $25.00 plus shipping.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> They have several wonderful books and I'd recommend them if you want to learn more about this subject. Also, give seminars and classes..that are quickly sold out; Check this site out. Jan</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> This is from the web page.. "Fungi Perfecti® is a family-owned, environmentally friendly company specializing in using gourmet and medicinal mushrooms to improve the health of the planet and its people. Founded by mycologist and author Paul Stamets, we are leaders in a new wave of technologies harnessing the inherent power of mushrooms and fungal mycelium worldwide. Fungi Perfecti® is Certified Organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. In business since 1980, we offer an ever-expanding product line for the mushroom enthusiast.". Their web address is <a href="http://www.fungi.com/">http://www.fungi.com/</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">JA ROSE-BARTLETT, 'Worm GUYS', <a href="http://www.wormguys.com/">http://www.wormguys.com/</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Photo by frankenstoen </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-90148773603390090952010-04-30T15:09:00.000-07:002010-04-30T15:13:24.684-07:00Photos of How to Make the Best of Small Spaces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNc_ntf2s-zkPV7PrJOCPa6vpBdHT1na362Ecgtfmpfrrme4f7AhI4XpZjGulSzii2yXxzV92fGLsuGh8Uak7jnxa-F2-RhEA8GrDvkBwGs4TPcrP5XUbXhdJkYsDld9rQvi0PF6yVm00/s1600/urben+garden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNc_ntf2s-zkPV7PrJOCPa6vpBdHT1na362Ecgtfmpfrrme4f7AhI4XpZjGulSzii2yXxzV92fGLsuGh8Uak7jnxa-F2-RhEA8GrDvkBwGs4TPcrP5XUbXhdJkYsDld9rQvi0PF6yVm00/s320/urben+garden.jpg" tt="true" width="320" /></a></div>The WOMANS DAY had an interesting slideshow on how to use small spaces for gardening. Everyone can have a garden full of safe delicious food. Look it's easy. Go here.. <a href="http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Shelter/Gardening/How-to-Maximize-Small-Garden-Spaces.html">http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Shelter/Gardening/How-to-Maximize-Small-Garden-Spaces.html</a><br />
Photo by Mat_the_WT. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-1342412715552079692010-04-28T12:20:00.000-07:002010-04-28T12:20:10.282-07:00PERMACULTURE WATER HARVESTING<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kPrfNVzDNME&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kPrfNVzDNME&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-65764626919855712612010-04-26T17:33:00.000-07:002010-04-30T16:31:23.769-07:00How Big Is The Giant Palouse Earthworm? UPDATED 4/30/10<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8U_Fj7Kwvpj8J49k07rTl7ikq3QYwRoFJq8PBIfuSfJGA66LZe_YMeZ4k56DMvobALgOrYVBHTQ7Yn7wfr861bq81Hzr_M7kc4WAKqkcLoDKeFz-5tFXCWuFKsgrfd1K8yjHJfiQzbsY/s1600/big+worm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8U_Fj7Kwvpj8J49k07rTl7ikq3QYwRoFJq8PBIfuSfJGA66LZe_YMeZ4k56DMvobALgOrYVBHTQ7Yn7wfr861bq81Hzr_M7kc4WAKqkcLoDKeFz-5tFXCWuFKsgrfd1K8yjHJfiQzbsY/s320/big+worm.jpg" tt="true" width="320" /></a>Well, the giant Palouse Earthworm, Driloleirus americanus, meaning lily-like worm is really big! It can be over 3 feet long, is albino-white in color and reported to smell like a lily...it was last reported to be last seen in 2005 in Washington State, in the Palouse region in Eastern Washington. It has also been seen in Idaho , and was discovered in 1897.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> This Giant Palouse Earthworm was thought to be extinct, with only 4 sightenings in the last 30 years, but burrows down deep ...down to 15 feet, and can withstand the summer heat by its burrowing ...then conserving it's body's water. It was reported to be commonly seen in the Palouse grassy lands in the 1880's.</div>Photo from <a href="http://www.palouseprairie.org/invertebrates/palouseworm.html">http://www.palouseprairie.org/invertebrates/palouseworm.html</a><br />
JA ROSE-BARTLETT, 'WORM GUYS' <a href="http://www.wormguys.com/">http://www.wormguys.com/</a><br />
UPDATED 4/30/10.... TWO giant Palouse Earthworms were found yesterday in Idaho. Here's a link to the story, reported in Science News... <a href="http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2010/04/29/Researchers-find-rare-giant-western-worm/UPI-82771272572467/">http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2010/04/29/Researchers-find-rare-giant-western-worm/UPI-82771272572467/</a>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-61859242751894028332010-04-23T12:19:00.000-07:002010-04-23T12:19:17.011-07:00Survival Gardening Video<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qxi7LPoTRxc&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qxi7LPoTRxc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-16068317907379854462010-04-23T10:51:00.000-07:002010-04-23T10:56:55.602-07:00Weighing Your Garden Harvest By Abigail Haddock<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92N5HSkcFydkI_0Id3dezn11tLmAfq82qeNelj73UeC3Vs222tPekOMxfZSrX2tI7PHZ900KimBV0PgwKWTX_CC4xNEATdQAlX2RtRkego_PbVROydG-iEbAHHjttSOhm6q75datPIFU/s1600/harvest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92N5HSkcFydkI_0Id3dezn11tLmAfq82qeNelj73UeC3Vs222tPekOMxfZSrX2tI7PHZ900KimBV0PgwKWTX_CC4xNEATdQAlX2RtRkego_PbVROydG-iEbAHHjttSOhm6q75datPIFU/s320/harvest.jpg" tt="true" width="320" /></a>How much is your garden worth and how many pounds of food does it bring into your household? Read Abigail Haddock's post here.. <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2913710/weighing_your_garden_harvest.html?cat=32">http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2913710/weighing_your_garden_harvest.html?cat=32</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Photo by reynolds.james.e</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-52397858707031708962010-04-21T18:49:00.000-07:002010-04-21T18:49:09.578-07:00Diners in the basement: Restaurant feeds worms too | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment<a href="http://dailycaller.com/2010/04/20/diners-in-the-basement-restaurant-feeds-worms-too/">Diners in the basement: Restaurant feeds worms too The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment</a>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-37870481559610149412010-04-21T10:20:00.001-07:002010-04-21T10:20:55.111-07:00Gardening Tips With Willie Nelson<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pUPId_OJ3KI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pUPId_OJ3KI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-63740675183492884192010-04-19T12:34:00.000-07:002010-04-19T15:59:31.426-07:00Making Your Own Seed Tapes And Using Them<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvAwJZ1ZPI63cCa7UjxQfqvV2G4S6977ibz3YzSzEDuBWUnjiE-SITsUihVYbnIneyF21LvH7FLCEkojGcbfz4_UN4UEr6CanzkV2CuIfHBGmmgBRvXa02VYB_0XnWJV3clgQViY2oT4/s1600/paper+towel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvAwJZ1ZPI63cCa7UjxQfqvV2G4S6977ibz3YzSzEDuBWUnjiE-SITsUihVYbnIneyF21LvH7FLCEkojGcbfz4_UN4UEr6CanzkV2CuIfHBGmmgBRvXa02VYB_0XnWJV3clgQViY2oT4/s320/paper+towel.jpg" width="240" wt="true" /></a>Here's some helpful garden information. Creating your own seed tapes.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">First, What is a 'seed tape'? Well, seed tapes are used to easily plant those tiny seeds in your garden. You know like carrots etc...I guess, you can make tapes for any seed you choose, but, tapes work especially well for any tiny seeds that you need to plant.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">What you'll need:</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Paper Towels</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Spray Bottle</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Water</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Twissers to pick up seeds</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Package of seeds</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">OK ...cut your paper towel into about 2 inch strips. Spray a strip with water. In the center of the toweling place one or two seeds at the recommended spacing that's stated on your seed packet. Fold over both sides of toweling, one side over the other enclosing your seeds. Re-spray the towel strip with water, the water will hold the newly formed seed tape together. Then, when planting your seed tape put at the recommended depth stated on the seed pkg,....and put the non-folded side up...the germinating seeds will only have to go through a single layer of towel. It's easy and cuts down on the time needed spacing those new tiny plants and perhaps damaging them. The paper towel tapes turn into mulch and are good for your soil , worms like them too. So, there's no need to worry about them.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Hope this is helpful.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">JA ROSE-BARTLETT 'WORM GUYS' <a href="http://www.wormguys.com/">http://www.wormguys.com/</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Photo by rick </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-36708016176684748912010-04-18T13:36:00.000-07:002010-04-18T13:36:40.769-07:00Homemade Garden Watering System<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fn_5HRgiftg&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fn_5HRgiftg&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>T. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-81110122746940177222010-04-17T10:38:00.000-07:002010-04-17T13:17:27.015-07:00Vegetables That Come Up EVERY Year...By THEMSELVES...Yeah!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVCxqV8YF0HmdohxNs7Za0lGTe0EShHIX01CXDhiF4i9HVRUYxsgbswofSQCGTuO5nVlq27K-klfUCLO3pvhk3l4ZqtfHl1H77oFEvFxg_JBbvrU3KDqYIUlLRGEPEDo_O4mKoz-l7O4/s1600/asparagus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijVCxqV8YF0HmdohxNs7Za0lGTe0EShHIX01CXDhiF4i9HVRUYxsgbswofSQCGTuO5nVlq27K-klfUCLO3pvhk3l4ZqtfHl1H77oFEvFxg_JBbvrU3KDqYIUlLRGEPEDo_O4mKoz-l7O4/s320/asparagus.jpg" width="213" wt="true" /></a>I've been checking...there are some veggies that take care of themselves...you don't have to re-plant each spring. Fruit trees are so wonderful for that very reason..after they're established they give wonderful fruit year after year with only a small amount of effort</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">These veggies below are called PERENNIAL VEGETABLES...What a good idea! Keep them coming.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Here are some of these vegetables and how to take care of them.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">RHURBARB--Well-drained soil, partial shade ok..great pies, sauces, cobblars, desserts. To get more rhurbarb plants I transplant a section of the roots in Feb-March.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">KALE AND CHALLARD GREENS--Some varieties. They grow in a types of climates and soils...very versitile and delicious. Steam or boil for greens, delicious during the winter months. I use in salads too.</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">ASPARAGUS--Best in full sun, sandy soil. Stir fry or steam...great grilled on the BBQ.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">BUNCHING ONIONS--Varities that grow in bunches or clumps and multiply on there own. They tend to be small, pink in color. Hardy in cold climates. Great for pickling, salads too. Really, I use them in beans, pasta, casseroles...so many things.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">HORSERADISH--The root will grow every year if not dug up when harvesting what you need each year. All types of soils and conditions. To use cut root into small pieces, grind, add salt and white vinegar. Keep in the refridge...love it with beef, chicken, meats etc.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">GARLIC--Steve just keeps a bulb or two in the ground over winter. Cold weather not a problem. In spring, he separates the cloves and plant. We always have garlic. On breads, in stews, tomato sauces, etc....you know..garlic.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">BAMBOO SHOOTS--Some varities are edible. Check them out.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">JA ROSE-BARTLETT 'WORM GUYS' <a href="http://www.wormguys.com/">http://www.wormguys.com/</a></div>Photo by net_efektT. Jan Rose , Web Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995215687074649770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150673937818856071.post-76280377704933963022010-04-16T11:12:00.000-07:002010-04-16T11:28:48.623-07:00Pretty Hands And No Gloves?-----Garden Hand Care Recipes<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-K2IgjquzfTu2trUEBYJvFjs-_J1oJkdGPB43WLZYnHo0Eyuldoxy4PKI0Vav3gdE3htVaOJzf8Y9DRFlj1d1Q5QOZHnO73f7pKQ0xvUkuVIAHczsA2zRXrlB6XOIp6tJm4xhcR7PPRE/s1600/hands.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-K2IgjquzfTu2trUEBYJvFjs-_J1oJkdGPB43WLZYnHo0Eyuldoxy4PKI0Vav3gdE3htVaOJzf8Y9DRFlj1d1Q5QOZHnO73f7pKQ0xvUkuVIAHczsA2zRXrlB6XOIp6tJm4xhcR7PPRE/s320/hands.jpg" width="314" wt="true" /></a>OK, do you love to garden but don't use garden gloves? What about your hands? Here's some easy recipes for natural hand scrubs, cleaners or stain removers. Because even when you use gloves dirt seems to find your hands anyway.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> Some natural ideas using things found in your home. A old toothbrush works well for scubbing fingernails. Got these great ideas from TIPNUT. Go here... <a href="http://tipnut.com/gardeners-hands/ ">http://tipnut.com/gardeners-hands/ </a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Photo by chaps1<br />
Recipes from TIPNUT. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><br />
NATURAL HAND SCRUB<br />
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2 TABLESPOONS Vegetable Oil<br />
3 TABLESPOONS Sugar<br />
Mix, gently rub into hands, rinse off after a few minutes.<br />
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HAND STAIN REMOVAL PASTE<br />
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1/2 CUP Oatmeal<br />
ADD enough Milk to form a paste<br />
Rub into stains and rinse off.<br />
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MORE HAND STAIN REMOVERING INGREDIENTS<br />
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Baking Soda<br />
Salt<br />
Sugar<br />
Cornmeal<br />
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Mix any of these with water or milk, rub into to hands and then rinse.<br />
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HEAVY DUTY STAIN REMOVER<br />
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Disolve a denture tablet into water...soak hands and rinse.<br />
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BERRY OR FRUIT STAINS<br />
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Soak hands in some vinegar.<br />
or use a few drops of lemon juice...rub into hands and rinse<br />
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For GRASS STAINS<br />
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Dip hands into hydrogen Peroxide and rinse after a few minutes.<br />
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HAND CLEANER AND SOFTENER<br />
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Use your regular soap, add about 1/2 teaspoon of moisened sugar... make up a good lather..wash and rinse. Makes hands soft too<br />
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Hope all of these ideas help keep your hands clean. Jan<br />
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