Thistle Holly Gardens

07/21/2020

Let the seed saving begin!

These are the seeds from 1 lemon squash. Did you know that fermenting your squash, tomato and cucumber seeds can prevent seed borne disease AND increase your germination rate?

To ferment your seeds before drying, just submerge them in water and let them sit for 3 to 5 days at room temperature. The bad seeds and the gunk will float to the top. Scoop it off, then strain and wash the good seeds at the bottom, then spread them out on paper to dry. I suggest either parchment or typing paper. Paper towels can stick and cause breakage when you try to pull them off. Be sure to label your paper with the variety, source and date.

After they are fully dry (I wait at least a week) they are ready to store in a cool, dry place for next year's garden. They should be viable for several years.

I will end up with enough for 20 gardens and plan to share liberally.

03/14/2019

✳️✳️✳️ All will be available this Spring 🌼

10/11/2018

Harvard researcher calls chemical in Japanese knotweed the “Holy Grail of anti-aging research” Sometimes referred to as “Godzilla weed,” Japanese knotweed is one of the most invasive and hated plants on Earth. It grows through freeways and building foundations, destroys property values, and ...

06/08/2018

Looking for some lettuce varieties to beat the heat? Check out these great lettuce varieties with a high heat-tolerance!

05/29/2018

7 Easy Ways to Keep Deer (and Other Animals) Out of Your Garden – Without a Fence or Harsh Chemicals

http://www.iseeidoimake.com/7-easy-ways-to-keep-deer-and-other-animals-out-of-your-garden-without-a-fence-or-harsh-chemicals/

05/24/2018

Here's a throwback! Check out this vintage victory garden plan for a family of 5...

05/22/2018

03/20/2018

Some tips to get through ... and to help you use less plastic every other day too! 🐋🐢

If you need to stock up on quality check out our shop, where you can purchase posters & postcards of this infographic too 🌍💚
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03/16/2018

How to Build a Fold-Down Greenhouse

http://www.iseeidoimake.com/how-to-build-a-fold-down-greenhouse/

This tutorial will show you how to build a folding greenhouse that can be attached to the side of a house, shed or garage.

03/02/2018

I'm Matteo and I'm a professional photographer. I've always been fascinated by the beauty of birds. In 2013 I decided to go in search of a Concincina as a pet for my studio garden in Milan.

03/02/2018

One of the few “gifts” English colonists brought to Native Americans was plantain, a favorite medicinal herb back in Europe. After witnessing its power, Native Americans quickly adopted it and still use it today as a panacea or “cure-all” for almost every illness and injury brought on by civ...