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Gel Seeding⠀
(This idea is from the September/October 1990⠀
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An easy technique developed by Roger Kline, senior extension associate at Cornell University, provides an intermediate step between using transplants and direct seeding.⠀
First, mix 1 tbsp of corn starch with 1 cup of water, boil and then allow to cool to a free-flowing gel. Second, add about one-eighth cup of pre-germinated seeds and pour the whole mix into a plastic sandwich bag. Seal the top and then cut a corner of the bag. Third, squeeze the gel and seeds into a shallow trench in the garden and cover. This works best with the small-seeded crops such as onions, mustard, spinach, lettuce and parsley. The larger-seeded crops, like peas, corn or squash, are harder to catch at the right stage of sprouting. Gel seeding allows neat planting of sprouts with less damage and stress than transplanting and produces better crop stands than bare seeding.⠀
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My mother was a gardener and could make anything grow. Some of my fondest memories are playing at the nursery garden where she worked. I’m no where near being the type of gardener she was. So far, succulents seem to be the only thing I can keep alive. But I’m ready to start practicing on one of my favorite and most meaningful gifts I’ve ever received. Thank you my love for making me this beautiful potting bench. You always know how to make me feel so loved.
Pesticide Hotline⠀
I know that spring is coming to us here in the Northern Hemisphere, and that means winter is coming down under. ⠀
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When spring does arrive and you start digging out last years bug sprays, you might want this number. ⠀
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1-800-858-7378. ⠀
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This is the number for the National Pesticide Information Center. They should be able to answer any questions that you might have. ⠀
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Toad Patrol⠀
If you are lucky, you have a toad that lives in your garden. If not, then maybe one of the neighborhood boys can find one for you. A toad is excellent at eating insects, such as cutworms, caterpillars, beetles, sow bugs, slugs, grasshoppers, grubs and moths, to name a few. Provide him with some shade and water and he’ll eat all year long.⠀
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