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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