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A homesteading tip of the week

Pinch and Feed – scheduled for this month!

Pinch Seedlings of Annuals:   Keep an eye out on the progress of annual seedlings growing indoors. If they become too spindly, consider pinching back the growing tips to encourage branching and make them more compact. Feed Perennials:     … Continue reading

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Plant Tulips and Hyacinths

Bulbs that have been in cold storage including tulips and hyacinths can be planted outdoors now to give them time to root and send up blooms prior to the arrival of warmer temperatures. If you wait too long to plant … Continue reading

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Tip: Purchase Seeds and Seed Starting Supplies

It will soon be time to start transplants of our warm season vegetables and flowers. Now is a good time to purchase seeds and seed starting supplies such as growing media, seeding flats, and heating mats. Special trays with clear … Continue reading

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