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#DIY #gardening #veggies #planting #GYO #GrowYourOwn
Do you see what I see?! 🤩 The bell pepper is blooming! ❤️
(No idea which variety. I put a few seeds in soil, when I eat a veggie from the supermarket :) Windowsill-kitchen-scraps-garden =D) -
We might have a butternut squash problem. I'm not sure I have enough storage space. This is all the "ButterBaby" variety that isn't too big and therefore just right for meals for the two of us.
#Gardening
#Allotment
#NewEngland
#GYO
#GrowYourOwn
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Sow now for a spring harvest! Plant hardy veg like spinach, winter lettuce, turnips & oriental greens. Consider using cloches, a cold frame, or fleece to protect your seedlings from the worst of the winter wet and cold. This simple step makes all the difference for an early crop!
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#WellingtonNZ - #KohingaKākano - #Kākano #SeedLibrary
"Improve the self-sustainability of your home by growing your own #kai from seed!
The Kākano Seed Libraries aim to encourage beginners into backyard gardening through the supply of small quantities of free seeds.
Seed saving and seed sharing are important practices that encourage biodiversity and community self-sufficiency. Gardening is a great way to improve your physical and mental well-being, and growing from seed can be a rewarding and fun process that the whole whānau can enjoy.
Where can I find the Kākano Seed Library?
#NgāPunaWaiora | #NewtownLibrary
#Korimako | #CummingsPark (Ngaio) LibraryHow does it work?
- Help yourself to a packet of seeds
- Sow your seeds at home. Basic planting instructions are provided on packets. Don’t forget to label your planting with name and date.
- Enjoy your harvest!
- Save some seeds from your harvest to donate back to the seed library. We gratefully accept donations of any other excess seeds you have, provided they meet the below requirements.How do I donate seeds?
Bring your surplus seeds to Ngā Puna Waiora Newtown Library or Korimako Cummings Park Library for donation to the Kākano seed libraries.
We accept donations of seeds in any quantity that meet the following requirements:
- Viable
- Non-pest/weed
- Clearly labelled with: name/variety, date collected, source/provenance (i.e. commercial or grown in Karori etc)Please note all donations will be repackaged and relabelled."
FMI:
https://www.wcl.govt.nz/services/at-the-library/kakano-seed-library/#SolarPunkSunday #SeedLibraries #SeedExchange #LibariesRule! #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #GrowYourOwnKai #NewZealand
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Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday
#GoodlettsvilleTN - #CompanionPlanting Workshop - by the #SeedExchange
Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
#GoodlettsvilleLibrary
205 Rivergate Parkway
Goodlettsville, TN 37072"Learn how to improve your gardening experience through choosing how organizing plants that serve as allies to each other systems such as '#ThreeSisters Planting' plant, using herbs as partners in the garden to help with pest control, or which plants may be enemies to other plants or impact growth or flavor of vegetables."
#NashvilleSeedExchange #GrowYourOwn #TennesseeEvents #LibrariesRule #GYO #GrownYourOwnFood #Gardening #GardeningWorkshops #SharingKnowledge #FoodSecurity
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#ClimateResilient #Gardening: How to Adapt Your Garden to #ExtremeWeather
ECO gardener, Nov 14, 2024
Excerpt: "Gardening in Extreme Weather
Gardening in extreme weather can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can protect plants and maintain a healthy garden:
Choose Weather-Resistant Plants
Opt for #DroughtTolerant, heat-resistant plants in hot climates (like succulents or lavender) and hardy, cold-resistant species in colder climates (like kale or coneflowers).Use #Mulch to Retain Moisture and Insulate
Applying a thick layer of organic mulch helps regulate soil temperature and retain moisture, making it essential in both hot and cold conditions.Install #ShadeCloth or Row Covers
In intense heat, a shade cloth can protect plants from direct sun, while row covers offer frost protection during cold spells.Water Smartly
For hot weather, water early in the morning to reduce evaporation and avoid wetting foliage. In winter, water during the day when temperatures are above freezing to help roots absorb moisture before the ground freezes.Consider #RaisedBeds
Raised beds help with drainage in #WetClimates and can warm up faster in colder weather, giving plants a more stable growing environment.Wind Protection Strategies
Use windbreaks like shrubs, fencing, or netting to shield plants from damaging winds that can dry out or freeze foliage.Invest in Hardy #ContainerGardens
For extreme weather, container gardens are versatile—easily moved to sunny spots, shady areas, or even indoors as needed. [I do this with tomatoes and other plants]Optimize Soil Health
Healthy, well-drained soil holds moisture better in heat and protects roots from frost damage in winter. Regularly add compost to enrich soil.Use #ColdFrames or #Greenhouses
These structures create a controlled environment, extending the growing season and protecting plants from temperature extremes.Keep an Eye on Weather Patterns
Staying informed about sudden temperature changes can help you take timely action, like covering plants or adjusting watering schedules.With these tips, you can create a resilient garden that adapts to extreme weather challenges while keeping your plants thriving."
Learn more:
https://ecogardener.com/blogs/news/climate-resilient-gardening#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #FoodSecurity #ClimateChangeAdaptation #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #GardeningChallenges #ResilientGarden #Resiliency
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#ClimateResilient #Gardening: Stories and Examples
Growing food #locally is a #ClimateChange solution
Updated: April 1, 2026
"How are #Maryland gardeners adapting their #gardens and #GreenSpaces to climate change? We posed this question to our colleagues in the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and they shared examples of everything from #composting and food gardening to #PlantingTrees and #NativePlants, installing #RainGardens, and more!
"Action on climate change is needed on a large scale, and our individual daily actions add up also. Check out these stories and take our quick poll at the end. Tell us how you're doing climate-resilient gardening!"
Learn more:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/climate-resilient-gardening-stories-and-examples/#SolarPunkSunday #LocalFood #BuyLocal #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #Gardening #GardeningChallenges #ClimateChangeGardening
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So, given that I may not water my community garden plot as much as my home plot (out of sight, out of mind), I decided to grow the Hopi Blue Corn in the community garden (along with some sunflowers), and also some Indian Blanket flowers, which are drought-resistant. The sunflowers might not grow as big as they would if I watered them regularly, but they will grow (unless they get eaten by a critter).
#Drought #DroughtResistantPlants #SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #GrowYourOwn #GardeningChallenges #GYO
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#UMaineCooperativeExtension - Bulletin #2077, #Potato Facts: Growing Potatoes in the #HomeGarden
"Potatoes and #Maine have a long tradition together. Potatoes have always been a popular crop in home gardens, especially since they can be stored for use during the long Maine winter.
Potatoes can be grown in all parts of Maine in home gardens, but they need more attention and care than most vegetables. If you do a good job controlling insects and diseases, you’ll improve potato yields, and also protect Maine’s commercial potato industry."
Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2077e/#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwn
#GYO #GrowYourOwnFood #MaineGardens #Gardening -
#Online - Produce #SharingTables: An Approach to #GardenGrown #FoodAccess
April 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Free – $15"This event is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
This webinar will explore #WaldoCounty Bounty’s Give and Take program, a stigma-free model for sharing surplus #GardenProduce through community drop-off sites. Participants will learn how the program operates, how new sites are selected, and how to start a #GiveAndTake site in their own community. Developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to address farm losses and food insecurity in rural Waldo County, #Maine, where nearly 6,000 residents face #FoodInsecurity, the program connects local #gardeners, #farmers, and #neighbors to expand access to healthy, local food.
Speakers: Viña Lindley, UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional and Mattie John Bamman, Waldo County Bounty Communications Coordinator"
FMI and to register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/produce-sharing-tables-an-approach-to-garden-grown-food-access/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingFood #MainersHelpingMainers #UMaineCooperativeExtension #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #BuildingComunity #GrowYourOwnFood #FeedingNeighbors #GYO #FarmToTable #LocalFarms #LocalFood #OnlineWorkshops
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#Online - #CommunityGardens and #FoodSecurity in Maine
April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Cost: $0 - $15"This webinar is hosted by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Across Maine, community gardens are increasing food security by bringing people together to grow food for their communities. This panel will explore how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow fresh, local food that is donated to food security organizations. Panelists will share real examples from across Maine and offer practical insights into how community gardens get started, build partnerships, and grow into lasting resources that strengthen local communities.
Speakers: Rachel Stamieszkin, Master Gardener Volunteer in Cumberland County, Johnny Sanchez, Collective Gardens Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator at #FoodAndMedicine (FAM), and Julia St. Clair, Agricultural Programs Manager at #BrunswickTopshamLandTrust."
To register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/community-gardens-and-food-security-in-maine/#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #UMaineCooperativeExtension #MOFGA #CollectiveGardening #BuildingCommunity #SelfReliance #FeedingCommunity
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That's the solenacea (tomato, chilli, capsicum, eggplant, tomatillo, and cape gooseberry) germination run pretty much complete now.
Far too many seedlings. 😅
Some of the little pots have 2 or 3 in them, at a quick count there are 204 seedlings here.
We can fit in maybe 30 tomatoes max, and similar for chillies, plus a dozen each of capsicums and eggplants. And that's really quite a bit optimistic.
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#RockportME - 2nd Annual SEED FEST
April 11 @ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
"The #RockportPublicLibrary will host its second annual SEED FEST on Saturday, April 11. This free, family-friendly event will take place on the upper and lower levels of the library. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., visitors can browse educational exhibits and activities covering #SeedStarting, #pollinators, #SoilHealth, #Composting, #NativePlants, #HeirloomVegetables, growing #rice and #grains in #Maine, #Wabanaki #FoodSovereignty, and much more!
"At 12:30 p.m., Petra Page-Mann of #FruitionSeeds will deliver an interactive keynote presentation. Page-Mann and her nonprofit seed company are strong advocates of 'gift culture,' which involves giving away seeds to promote food cultivation and community building. This ethos aligns perfectly with the theme of SEED FEST.
"The event is generously sponsored by the Rockport Library Foundation and is organized in partnership with several organizations, listed alphabetically: Herbal Hummingbird Hub, Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers, Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, Maine Grains and Maine Grain Alliance, Maine Heirloom Seed Network, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association [#MOFGA], #MaineRiceProject at Ararat Farms, #MerryspringNatureCenter, #Niweskok: From the Stars to Seeds, Roots n Shoots, #UMaineCooperativeExtension, and #WildSeedProject.
"The exhibiting partners will provide valuable information, hands-on activities, items for sale, and an abundance of free seeds and seedlings. Additionally, #midcoast artist Katharine Cartwright’s beautiful #BotanicalPaintings will be showcased in the library’s lower level for a month-long exhibition titled 'In My Garden.' "
FMI:
https://www.rockportlibrary.net/event/2nd-annual-seed-fest/#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #IndigenousFoodSovereignty #FoodSovereignty #LibrariesRule #SeedFest #WabanakiFoodSovereignty #SoilIsLife
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Romanesco broccoli is a stunning, spiral-shaped cool-weather crop. For best results, plant in early spring or late summer. Key tip: maintain consistent soil moisture to prevent small heads or premature bolting. Mulching helps retain moisture and keeps roots cool! #gardening #romanesco #gyo
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Ooops, it has somehow been a whole week since I last posted about my chillies! Germination of the chillies in the previous post is now well underway, with nine pots moved to the #GrowShelf from the #HotFridge.
The varieties germinated so far are:
- 2x Biquinho Red
- 2x Biquinho Yellow
- 1x CC Jalapeño
- 2x KhangStarr StarrLing
- 2x Trepaderia Werner
Note that I count "per pot" rather than per-seed, so some of these I have more of and an option to grow-on extras, for example there are actually 3x seedlings of each of the 2x above.
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About half my chillies have germinated already - some time in the last 36 hours anyway. Chamomile soaked from 25th Jan, planted in pairs in mini pots on 28th Jan and popped into the #HotFridge, germinated circa 3rd/4th Feb.
If there is a race to be won here I guess the prize goes to the Chilli Chump "Kimchi Pepper" seeds — all 4 seeds strongly germinated!
Currently our no-shows are Chilli Chump Naga Morich, and also both Rocoto varieties (Marlene and Costa Rica, also both Chilli Chump, from last year.)
On the superhot germination front we have have a single Naga Morich from Fatalii and a single 7 Pot Brainstrain Yellow from Chilli Chump. That's pretty speedy for superhots really.
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#HotFridge LIVES! Had to replace a dodgy power board that was making disconcerting sizzling noises...
Fridge is set to high-20s for chilli germination.
Chilli seeds are in dirt after ~48h in chamomile.
That's the first seeds of 2026 in: 7Pot Brainstrain Yellow, Aji Habanero, Aji Mango, CC Piri Piri, Chupetinho White, Goronong, Habenero Hot Lemon, Kashmiri Mirch, Kimchi Pepper, Naga Morich from Chilli Chump, Naga Morich from Fatalii, Rawit, Rocoto Costa Rica, Rocoto Marlene.
Two seeds per mini-pot, four of each variety total, fiftysix seeds in. (There are a few more to come.)
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Allotment postcard 47 — end-December 2025 — solstice and fire 🌅🔥
Winter solstice root veg harvest, more garlic planting, harvesting chillies in December (?!), clearing the back of the new plot, burning old pallets, toasting marshmallows & roasting chestnuts over the coals.
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I got lazy and this year it is just going to be all my bets placed on a single ferment.... I'm calling it "all the red ones"... well, almost all, kept a few back for other purposes - and also in went some yellow Trinidad Perfume. I don't really do rules. I am chaos. (You should see the state of my kitchen, or pigsty as some may consider it. I just don't know how people do things and also have tidy and clean spaces, there isn't enough time to even just do the things as it is.)
Anyway... the chillies in the mash are, in approx order of volume: thunder mountain long horn, unknown red chilli, naga morich, trinidad perfume, cc piri piri... probably some others snooked in too.
Slightly under 1kg of mash, 2.5% salt by weight.
Now it just needs to sit for a few weeks/months/until-i-can-be-arsed-with-it.
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Roughly hand crushed dried red seedless chilli flakes... a selection including piri piri, thunder mountain longhorn, kashmiri mirch, bishops crown, and a bunch of an unknown variety (bought as Scotch bonnet, definite wasn't!) The result is so much richer and tastier than any store bought flakes I have ever tried... though pretty much a whole dehydrator load of chillies results in just this ~90g of flakes in one small jar.
Now to remember to be careful where I am putting my hands for the next day or so. 😅
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Want to boost your fruit yield? 🍋🍅 Try hand-pollination!
Use a small artist's brush to gently transfer pollen between flowers. The best time is the middle of the day when the pollen is ripe and easily movable. This can lead to a much bigger harvest!
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#Allotment Postcard #39 is up… this just being some waffle from after the weekend away for PyCon. There is a bit of a #chilli fruit round-up at about 6:09 — though not a comprehensive one.
Slowly catching up!
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#gardening report: pruned the wisteria. Onions, viola have sprouted inside, and parsley may be up tomorrow. Now just sitting outside enjoying the sun and leaning against my let it be rock. #gyo #GrowFoodFromSeeds #sunshine #LetItBe
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Check out my article on how to grow, harvest and cook with chives and chive blossoms, the light purple, onion-flavored flowers that bloom every spring.
https://glamorosicooks.com/how-to-grow-harvest-divide-chives/
Scroll through the piece to see Chive Blossom Pasta, Radish Toast with Chive Blossom Butter, and Chive Blossom Vinegar.
#AlliumSchoenoprasum #ChiveBlossoms #ChiveFlowers #ChiveBlossomButter #ChiveFlowerButter #CompoundButter #ChiveBlossomVinegar #ChiveFlowerVinegar #ChiveBlossomPasta #ChiveFlowerPasta #RadishToast #VegetarianRecipes #Potager #MyGarden #KitchenGarden #Gardening #UrbanGardening #UrbanFarming #EdibleFlowers #EdibleGardening #OrganicGardening #GardenToTable #Homegrown #GrowYourOwn #GYO #GardenersOfMastodon #GardeningMastodon #GlamorosiCooks
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Veronica spicata "Red Fox" - Spike Speedwell
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Weed (milkweed)I manage what is technically a pollinator garden in my area, but everyone calls it "The Butterfly Garden." In addition to flora chosen to reflect our status as a Monarch Waystation, we are committed to native plant selections that encourage ALL butterflies and moths (we have 200+ species in our area), bees and other beneficial insects, and of course, birds.
This photo shows some of our Red Fox Veronica with Butterfly Weed in the background. Can you spot the bee?
#Gardening #NativeFlowers #PerennialFlowers #VeronicaSpicata #RedFoxVeronica #Speedwell #AscelpiasTuberosa #ButterflyWeed #Milkweed #PollinatorGarden #ButterflyGarden #MonarchWaystation #OrganicGardening #UrbanFarming #GrowYourOwn #GYO #Zone7b #Florespondence #FridayFlowers #FlowerFriday #GardenersOfMastodon #GlamorosiCooks
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Veronica spicata "Red Fox" - Spike Speedwell
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Weed (milkweed)I manage what is technically a pollinator garden in my area, but everyone calls it "The Butterfly Garden." In addition to flora chosen to reflect our status as a Monarch Waystation, we are committed to native plant selections that encourage ALL butterflies and moths (we have 200+ species in our area), bees and other beneficial insects, and of course, birds.
This photo shows some of our Red Fox Veronica with Butterfly Weed in the background. Can you spot the bee?
#Gardening #NativeFlowers #PerennialFlowers #VeronicaSpicata #RedFoxVeronica #Speedwell #AscelpiasTuberosa #ButterflyWeed #Milkweed #PollinatorGarden #ButterflyGarden #MonarchWaystation #OrganicGardening #UrbanFarming #GrowYourOwn #GYO #Zone7b #Florespondence #FridayFlowers #FlowerFriday #GardenersOfMastodon #GlamorosiCooks
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Veronica spicata "Red Fox" - Spike Speedwell
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Weed (milkweed)I manage what is technically a pollinator garden in my area, but everyone calls it "The Butterfly Garden." In addition to flora chosen to reflect our status as a Monarch Waystation, we are committed to native plant selections that encourage ALL butterflies and moths (we have 200+ species in our area), bees and other beneficial insects, and of course, birds.
This photo shows some of our Red Fox Veronica with Butterfly Weed in the background. Can you spot the bee?
#Gardening #NativeFlowers #PerennialFlowers #VeronicaSpicata #RedFoxVeronica #Speedwell #AscelpiasTuberosa #ButterflyWeed #Milkweed #PollinatorGarden #ButterflyGarden #MonarchWaystation #OrganicGardening #UrbanFarming #GrowYourOwn #GYO #Zone7b #Florespondence #FridayFlowers #FlowerFriday #GardenersOfMastodon #GlamorosiCooks
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Veronica spicata "Red Fox" - Spike Speedwell
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Weed (milkweed)I manage what is technically a pollinator garden in my area, but everyone calls it "The Butterfly Garden." In addition to flora chosen to reflect our status as a Monarch Waystation, we are committed to native plant selections that encourage ALL butterflies and moths (we have 200+ species in our area), bees and other beneficial insects, and of course, birds.
This photo shows some of our Red Fox Veronica with Butterfly Weed in the background. Can you spot the bee?
#Gardening #NativeFlowers #PerennialFlowers #VeronicaSpicata #RedFoxVeronica #Speedwell #AscelpiasTuberosa #ButterflyWeed #Milkweed #PollinatorGarden #ButterflyGarden #MonarchWaystation #OrganicGardening #UrbanFarming #GrowYourOwn #GYO #Zone7b #Florespondence #FridayFlowers #FlowerFriday #GardenersOfMastodon #GlamorosiCooks