Notes from book by Amy Blackthorn. LAVENDER HERB – divination, clairvoyance, physic development, strength. Use leaves and stems only to make a bundle. Flowers burn only on charcoal.AMBER RESIN – drawing customers to your business. Fred Soll’s Resin on a…
from westcoastseeds.com Here’s the list of seeds to start in August for fall and winter harvests. These fast-growing seeds are cold hardy, and will thrive as the nights get cooler in late August and September. Check the first average frost…
from wormcompostinghq.com What is compost tea? Compost tea is a tea made from steeping (or brewing) compost instead of tea leaves. It isn’t appetizing for you but your plants will love it! The nutrients and beneficial microbes in the compost…
from wormfarmingrevealed.com Worm Castings Usage In Gardens Worm castings is used by several landscapers and gardeners who appreciate the short AND long term benefits of worm castings. The cast has a time released process that many have come to appreciate.…
from westcoastseeds.com The last average frost date for south coastal British Columbia is March 28. This is a handy reference point for all your garden planning. Basically, this is the month gardeners must use to get ready to take…
from organicgardening.com Drying herbs Drying herbs couldn’t be simpler and is a great way to preserve parsley, rosemary, mint, thyme, and many others. But some herbs will be mere shadows of their former selves when dried, hardly worth the time…
from motherearthnews.com Growing stevia is easy in well-drained beds or large containers, and the leaves can be dried for winter use like any other herb. Stevia grows best in warm conditions similar to those preferred by basil. Plants grown in…
BANANA PEELS – Eating a banana helps replenish lost potassium. Roses love potassium too. Simply throw one or two peels in the hole before planting or bury peels under mulch so they can compost naturally. Get bigger and more blooms.…