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"ENCOURAGING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES"
THIS PAGE IS ALL ABOUT GARDENS & GARDENING, HARVESTING & UNDERSTANDING WHAT LIFE GIVING COMPOUNDS ARE FOUND IN THE WONDERFUL VEGETABLES, FRUITS, SEEDS, & NUTS WE RAISE.
NOW IS THE TIME TO START YOUR SEEDS INDOORS. YOU WANT YOUR SEEDLINGS READY TO TRANSPLANT INTO THE GARDEN AFTER THE LAST FROST DATE. HOPEFULLY WE WILL HAVE A NORMAL DEEP SOUTH SPRING PLANTING SEASON THIS YEAR!
IF YOU HAVE NOT PURCHASED YOUR SEED FROM US YET, YOU NEED TO GET IT SOON. SEE PRODUCT & PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION & PRICING PAGES FOR BAKER'S CREEK HEIRLOOM SEED & SOUTHERN EXPOSURE SEED EXCHANGE SEEDS SECTION.
SEED STORAGE
These instructions were taken from the "Southern Exposure Seed Exchange 2018 Catalog". Thanks to these folks for making seed storage instructions plain & simple!!
Most seeds can be stored for more than a year if kept clean, cool, dry, and out of light. Some seeds (onions, parsnips,salsify, spinach, super sweet corn) are only good for a year unless stored well. For long-term storage, store packets in a large container (such as an airtight plastic container or a glass canning jar with a 2 piece lid) and tightly seal for storage in your refrigerator or freezer. (Be careful to let the container warm to room temperature before opening.)
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Join the MILLION ACRE POLLINATOR GARDEN CHALLENGE! THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ARE DELIGHTED TO BE A PART OF THIS MOVEMENT. WE ARE ENOURAGING EVERYONE TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THS PROJECT!
EVERYONE CAN ANSWER THIS CALL TO ACTION TO PRESERVE & CREATE GARDENS & LANDSCAPES THAT HELP REVIVE THE HEALTH OF BEES, BUTTERFLIES. BIRDS, BATS, AND OTHER POLLINATORS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE WANT TO MAKE A CONNECTION BETWEEN POLLINATORS & THE HEALTHY FOODS WE EAT!WE WANT TO MAKE A CONNECTION BETWEEN POLLINATORS & THE HEALTHY FOODS WE EAT!
Did you know that pollinators are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites of food we take each day?
THREE SIMPLE STEPS!
1. Plant Something for Pollinators
2. Register Your Garden at: MillionPollinatorGardens.org.
3. Spread the word and get others to join!
Pollinator Gardens should:
Use plants that provide nectar and pollen sources
Be situated in sunny areas with wind breaks
Provide a water source
Create large "pollinator targets" of native or non-invasive plants
Establish continuous bloom throughout the season
Eliminate or minimize the impact of pesticides
WHICH FLOWERS DO POLLINATORS SEEM TO PREFER?
To attract BATS:
Try planting plants that have flower colors of dull white, green, or purple.
Bats like flowers with a strong, musty odor that is emitted, of course, at night. They enjoy the shape of most regular flowers or bowl shaped night time flowers. The like the flower to contain ample pollen & lots of nectar.
To attract BEES:
Plant plants that bear bright white, blue, or yellow flowers. They seem to enjoy flowers that emit a fresh, mild, pleasant smell. They like flowers that are tubular shaped or those that are shallow and make a good landing platform. Pollen of these flowers can be limited and often scented and sticky.
To attract BEETLES:
Plant dull green or white flowers. Beetles have a wide range in their scent preferences. They will choose flowers with no fragrance or those with a strongly fruity or offensice odor. They seem to enjoy large bowl like fowers such as the Magnolia and lots of available pollen.
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CARROT
The carrot is a root plant that is popularly thought of as only orange in color. It is little known that carrots can also be purple, yellow, black, red, or white. Carrots have been domesticated from wild carrots that are native to Europe and southwestern Asia.
Carrots contain many nutrients & compounds that are beneficial to our health. The roots contain high amounts of alph & beta carotene. They are good sources of vitamns A, K and B6 and are alkalizing to the body. Carrots are also high in potassium.
CELERY
Celery is alkalizing to the body. It can help to relieve swellngs and is also hydrating to the body.
LEMON
Lemons are high in vitamin C, antioxidants & polyphenols. Lemons contain compounds that may help to protect your cells and improve your metabolic health. Drinking lemon water first thing in the morning gives your body a good dose of antioxidants to start the day.
If you don't like the taste of water try adding some lemon juice to it. Note only will it pleasantly flavor you water but it may make you feel good, too. Lemon water may also aid in weight loss.
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