by Daisy | May 27, 2009 | Garden, Garden Hacks
picture from Tomatocasual.com Sometimes our plants go yellow. Or brown on the leaf edges. Or just generally unhappy in a well-watered, pest-free, yet-some-how-still-unhappy way. The plant is probably hungry. You can go CRAZY trying to figure out if it’s missing...
by Daisy | May 26, 2009 | Fencepost, Flops
Who knew the Three Sisters method of planting corn, beans, and squash would get so much press all of the sudden? From community education gardens to the White House, everybody and his dog is planting a Three Sisters garden.How can I put a new spin on it that will make...
by Daisy | May 25, 2009 | Garden, Garden Hacks
See those aphids? They killed that plant. But I mixed up some voodoo and I haven’t seen one since. Allium Tea 6 cloves garlic 1 onion 1qt warm water 3T liquid soap* (not detergent) Buzz first three in blender. Add soap. Steep overnight and strain. Spray directly...
by Daisy | May 22, 2009 | Breads, Recipes
I may be crunchier than I thought because I think these taste even better than the ones made with white flour.Whole Wheat Crepesmakes about 10, 8″ crepes3 eggs1 cup milk1/4 cup water1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour1/2 tsp. salt2 T. melted butterWisk all ingredients...
by Daisy | May 21, 2009 | Garden, Intermediate Gardening
Gourds (squash, cucumbers, zucchini) are one of the few families that play well with other members of their own family. However, squash get the worst bugs imaginable: Squash Vine Borers and Squash Beetles. (That’s why they’re not in my Beginner Garden Plan...
