Jacki Kellum
Following is a List of Some of the Onions Recommended for Mississippi Gardens: Crystal Wax—white skin and flesh; standard variety; flat, medium-sized bulb; soft, mild flesh; also used for green salad onions. Granex 33—Vidalia type onion; hybrid; thick, flat globe
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When Should You Transplant Seedlings? “It’s time to transplant when seedlings have grown too large for their seed trays or starter pots. If it’s not yet warm enough to plant outdoors, transplant the seedlings to larger plastic or peat
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Cottage Garden Living Plant Shop For many, many years, I have been building a plant business on the back burner – and finally, this spring, I’m about to begin moving my plan ahead. I have maintained a garden website for
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For Soft Herbs like Basil, Cilantro, and Parsley: 2 cups pure olive oil 1 cup fresh herb leaves, stems removed For Woody Herbs like Rosemary, Winter Savory, and Thyme: 2 cups pure olive oil 4 cups fresh herb leaves, stems
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Goldenrod has long been used for a variety of medical issues. Herbalists seem to agree that it is a potent herb. Since I have moved to a house with a field of goldenrod growing behind it, I have decided that
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When I was a child, my neighbors kept chickens, and just beyond their house, there was an empty lot. During the summer, the boys would play baseball there, and the girls would surround themselves with swaths of clover. Not trying
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Years ago, I saw a vase of dried gomphrena flowers for sale. I thought it was a vase of dried clover, and the image stuck with me. Today, I am planting my first gomphrena seeds. According to the Mississippi State
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The Peppermint Forest and the Honeysuckle Hotel This is an ugly spot in my yard. When I first looked at this property, I nearly ran when I saw this view. But after two months here, I am beginning to soften
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Today I removed my 4th of July wreath, and replaced it with a more autumn-like wreath. As surely as it is almost 100 degrees hot today, my garden has begun its shift toward fall. After all, retail stores have already
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