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Easy Squash Soup |
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This is a easy to make butternut squash soup.
I made it using 1/2 the recipe. I used the butternut squash that I froze earlier this fall
and one contaner was 2 cups. I found it to be tasty butternut squash soup. I put the squash,vegetable broth and apple juice in a saucepan. Let
them cook up till they mixed up good. Then I added the rest of the Ingredients and mix
them in. Let it cook for about 5 minutes to let ingredients blend together.
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Coco Coir why I use it. |
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Coco coir is a highly absorbent
medium, and one of the few growing mediums that is renewable. Coco Coir Origin, Coco coir is a byproduct of the coconut . Between the outer husk and the actual coconut is a layer of fibrous threads. While the outer husk and coconut may be used for textiles and other coconut products, the coco coir is usually set aside. This leftover byproduct is then compacted into bricks or sold loosely for use in agriculture. Compared to its counterpart peat, coco coir is completely renewable, and is viewed as the more sustainable medium. Most coco coir is dehydrated and pressed in to a brick to prevent any contamination or mold. Them you add water and it expands so you can use it. First I use coco coir as the medium for microgreens. (see my blog on microgreens) Then I give it to my red wigler compost worms. When the worms are done with it. I use the casting a fertilizer for my garden. I got my worms from Uncle Jim's worm farm. Uncle Jim's worm farm has everything you need from worms to castings.
Expert Gardener's Expanding Soil is a convenient, compressed 100% Coco Coir soil and CocoPeat soil amendment that expands to roughly 7 times its packaged size simply by adding water. The Expanding Soil holds water and nutrients, making moisture available for the roots to use as they begin to dry out, which also reduces how often you need water. The soil block is easy to handle unlike a traditional bag and does not dirty your hands. This block expands up to 2.25 Cubic Feet and lasts up to 2 years before breaking down and feeding your soil. The Expanding Soil is pH neutral and totally safe to grow in, which makes it the perfect option for vegetables and herbs, especially when combined with soil or fertilizers. In addition it is a premium grade washed coir that is sterile and works as a hydroponic growing medium for all kinds of plants and vegetables. I get my coco coir from Walmart just search for "Expert Gardener expanding soil" at the WalMart web site. |
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The high price of lettuce |
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Because of the high price of lettuce and even none to be found at the store, I decided to grow some inside. I put some potting soil in a couple 10 X 20 trays and planted lettuce and spinach in a couple trays. I placed them in my front window to grow.
As you can see this can be done. I have enough for a few
salads. This is a way you can have some fresh lettuce and spinach if you have the room and
large window. But a better way is with a Click & Grow
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flowers and vegetables all year round. So simple children can grow with it. click the link to check it out.
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The best way to grow fresh greens in just over a week is microgreens. Broccoli Microgreens |
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Broccoli Microgreens are easy to grow. I grow my microgreens in a shallow 10" by 20" tray.
I use kitchen scissors to harvest the microgreens. Here is what I got from half of the tray.
Several people grow Microgreens as a business.
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Green Peppers |
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Green peppers like hot weather to germinate
80f or higher. How I started peppers in my home. Because I live in western New York the tempter in my home is (about 60 f ) and peppers do better in hotter weather. I started planting the seeds on January 16th I planted seeds that I saved from last years peppers and some I bought last year. I just spread a lot of seed out and spread a little dirt over the seeds. Then give it some water. You need to put down a lot of seeds because a lot will not germinate.
By June 27th the plants were getting much bigger and time to sprinkle some water with Epson salt.
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Growing Zucchini Squash for seeds. |
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Zucchini is a versatile vegetable and is easy to grow. I save seeds to plant next year. You need to take seeds from Heirloom plants ( non-gmo ) where Heirloom seeds come from open pollinated plants that pass on similar traits to each successive generation. When growing zucchini squash for seeds, it best to grow them far away from other varieties of squash, pumpkins, and gourds so they don't cross pollinate.
Then spread the seeds on Parchment paper and
let them dry.
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Butternut Squash |
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I grew some butternut squash in my garden.
Now I need to cook them up and freeze it. First I wash the squash before I peel the skin
off. I use a Vegetable peeler to peel off the skin.
Scoop it up and place in pint freezer containers. What is left in the
pan, I add some butter and honey for a tasty treat. Don't forget to save a few seeds and
dry them so you will have them to plant next year. You need to take seeds from Heirloom
plants Take some butternut squash out of the freezer and use it to make your favorite squash dish.
Butternut Squash Contains vitamin A ,vitamin C, manganese,
potassium, magnesium , vitamin E, vitamin B6, thiamin, niacin, folate, calcium, iron,
pantothenic acid, copper, phosphorus . We have farmers that plant a field of butternut squash and sell
them at a yard side stand to earn extra money.
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Radish sprots |
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The time of year when I can't get some
radishes for my salad I grow some sprouts.![]() Radish sprouts are easy to grow. All you need is radish sprouting seeds, a jar with a lid that you can drain off the water. I put in about 1 table spoon of seeds and let them soak in
water for a couple hours. Then drain them and let sit in a dark place. Rinse the seeds off 2 or 3 times a day and drain well. They will start germinating in about a day.
After 3 or 4 days they will grow big enough to eat.
I spread them on the top of my salad to give it a taste of Radishes. Sprouting is fun and easy.
Radish sprouts contain vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, they also have calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. Radish sprouts are also rich in essential amino acids and chlorophyll that can help digestion . Give it a try.
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Blog Introduction |
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I am 68 years old and have been doing websites for over 25 years. My first website is WESTNY.com . I had a website business GLASSMARBLES.com for about 22 years. I had to stop that business because of my health. I have to use a walker to get around so I am limited to what I can do. I am doing a blog on this site THATNEW.biz. I am going to use this because I already own THATNEW.biz and going to use it as a blog. I use to do gardening, keep bees, building things and other things. This will give me something to do to keep my mind active. I hope this will give you insight to what older people like to do. 12/12/2022 | |
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