294 days ago
by Eklectic |
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1 pg of yeast1 cup sugar1 egg1 cup oil (we prefer Crisco)1 tablespoon salt4 cups water10 (approx)cups of whole wheat or12 (approx)cups of white flour.
Follow the direction on the yeast envelopeMeanwhile, put the next 4 ingredients in a big bowl and stir.
When the yeast is ready, pour in the big bowl, adding the water and some flour: I usually pour about 4 cups and use my whisk . Then I gradually add the rest of the flour and knee until it forms a big round ball.Depending on where you ...
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295 days ago
by XploreOrganics |
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Today the temperatures reached 9 degrees here…wow, just last week it was in the -20’s. The warm weather inspired me to make some summer food.
For the potato wedges I threw a handfull of my “everything spice” in a baggie spun up some cornflakes in the food processor and added them to the baggie, I then peeled and cut into wedges 6 medium potatoes and tossed them into the bag with a tablespoon of oilve oil…Shake it all about and throw them on a cookie sheet...
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295 days ago
by gardenmentor |
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I saw a post earlier asking “where our advice is coming from”. Part of the discussion suggested we list our hardiness zones to help out. A few weeks ago I donated to arborday.org. While on their website, I found a hardiness zone look up. This will work for those of you with US Zipcodes. Those of you outside the US might contact arborday.org request a tool that works for your location.
Keep in mind that these zones are based on your zip code only, so your micro-climate probably ...
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296 days ago
by gardenmentor |
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Today the frozen ground in Seattle is beginning to melt. Hard freezes don’t always happen here in winter. Sure, we get a bit of a freeze, but having the ground solid for more than a couple of winter days in a row is rare. This winter we got hit a bit harder and are just now starting to thaw out. Sure, we may have another freeze before winter is over, but for now weeding is definitely on the table.
For more information about winter weeds and controlling weeds in Seattle and western wa...
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296 days ago
by Eklectic |
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Hi you all,
I have been an advocate of xeroscaping and recycling in my garden for quite a few years.
The recycling started when I read about Lasagna Gardening! After we moved here, it became a way of starting new beds, reclaiming land from the forest without h digging and the back breaking work. And the Xeroscaping just followed.
HAVE I PIQUED YOUR CURIOSITY?
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297 days ago
by gardenmentor |
9 comments »
I’ve been monitoring the recent decline of Douglas Firs in parts of Seattle. Many of the large trees have begun to shop top growth death prominently in the last year, particularly this winter. For more information on this sad phenomenon: http://www.gardenhelp.org/horticulture/douglas-firs-declining-all-around-me/
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299 days ago
by gardenmentor |
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A few years ago I was invited to participate in HGTV’s Landscaper’s Challenge. Although I have my own company, Garden Mentors, I do take subcontracted design work from time-to-time. My connection to the show came with a company for whom I do design work from time-to-time.
Someone has posted the video of my Landscaper’s Challenge episdoe on YouTube. Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s-7tyuZ6YU
Enjoy!
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299 days ago
by gardenmentor |
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Seeds? Starts? When? What? Why? How?
These are just a few of the many questions I get about vegetable gardening. Learn more about my thoughts on starting vegetables here: http://www.gardenhelp.org/gardening/gardening-from-seeds-or-from-starts/. If you’re in the greater Seattle area, this post will also help you find a few great plant sales for edibles and ornamentals in spring.
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300 days ago
by gardenmentor |
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A few times a year I write articles for WSNLA.org and KPLU.org on various gardening subject. Most recently I asked to provide an article about gardening in winter. For more information about good indoor and outdoor winter gardening tasks, read more here: http://www2.allblues.org/aroundthehouse/categories/Outdoor-Living/Gardening
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300 days ago
by gardenmentor |
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Want some free trees? Read more about how to make a donation and receive trees.
More here: http://www.gardenhelp.org/uncategorized/free-trees-for-a-good-cause/
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