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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 this venture a plain & simple one!!
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
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VEGETABLE OF THE MONTH
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 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.
FRUIT OF THE MONTH
LEMON
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.
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.
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