A few years ago, a wo-worker of mine gave me a microgreen growing kit as a goodbye present. Throughout the pandemic, we had exchanged a …
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Pollock and Henbit Deadnettle Salad
It is the season of fresh salads! I typically live for fall, but lately I have been living for spring because this is the time …
Alchemy Garden #24: What We’re Growing In 2023
Here in Southern Virginia, winter has been alarmingly mild with only a few weeks here and there of frost and absolutely no snow. However, that …
Summer Herbal Harvest 2022
With summer half way through, I wanted to share some of the wonderful herbs I was able to harvest so far! Ever since I took …
Green Oakleaf Lettuce
Ideal Season: Cool Sun: Full Sun/Partial Shade Ideal Soil Type: Sandy Loam Soil Ideal Temperature: 50-72°F (10-22°C) Maturation Period: 50-80 Days (depending on the variety) …
Red Sails Lettuce
Ideal Season: Cool Sun: Full Sun/Partial Shade Ideal Soil Type: Sandy Loam Soil Ideal Temperature: 50-72°F (10-22°C) Maturation Period: 50-80 Days (depending on the variety) …
Fresh Italian Seasoning
Even though it’s technically an American product, one of my favorite dried seasonings to use in a meal is Italian Seasoning. It just has the …
Looseleaf Lettuce
Ideal Season: Cool Sun: Full Sun/Partial Shade Ideal Soil Type: Sandy Loam Soil Ideal Temperature: 50-72°F (10-22°C) Maturation Period: 50-80 Days (depending on the variety) …
How to Start Seeds Indoors with Limited Space
PLANTING SEEDS INDOORS WITH LIMITED SPACE A challenge for aspiring gardeners and homesteaders who have very little space is starting crops indoors. If you live …
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 22: Creating Fall Beauty
10/10/2020 Gorgeous, lumpy pumpkins, vibrant golden colors, and heavenly spiced delicacies are what make autumn my absolute favorite season. Time to wrap up my spring-summer …