How To Stop Powdery Mildew

August 6, 2013

...begin with some condensed advice from UC Davis’ Integrated Pest Management page: Preventative measures: grow resistant varieties find a sunnier spot for the vegetable garden back off on nitrogen Non-chemical approaches sprinkle plants with water mid morning–add soap for more effectiveness remove infected leaves promptly and dispose of them Fungicides: apply horticultural oil, neem oil or jojoba oil if the temperature is under 90° F. Do not apply a...

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Self-watering terracotta seed-starters!

Mrs. Homegrown

June 13, 2013

Miscellaneous

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...er new 12-pack model, or just willing to give a hand to someone trying to start a green, local business, take a look at her Kickstarter page, and let your friends know about it, too....

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Picture Sunday: A Table Made From Election Signs

Mr. Homegrown

November 25, 2012

Picture Sundays

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...Now that the election is over it’s time to make some tables. Via the Homesteading/Survivalism Facebook page....

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Who Wants Seconds? Book Giveaway

Mr. Homegrown

December 4, 2013

Food, Recipes, Reviews

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...veryone in Between, I don’t have to resort to espionage. The lasagna is on page 142. The book has a wide range of recipes for everything from simple family suppers to big dinner parties both meat dishes and vegan fare. If you’d like to try out some of Jennie’s recipes there’s some on her website for pickled cranberries, Waldorf salad, peanut butter blondies, sweet potato lasagna and white bean soup. We’re giving away a copy of Who Wants Seconds? t...

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