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GARDENING SERIES PART 5: WATERING AND WEEDING YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN
Now that our vegetables have been transplanted, let’s look
at how to properly care for them. Here are some tried and true tips for
watering and weeding your veggie garden properly.1. When to
WaterThe best
time to water vegetables in the garden is in the mornings while it is still
very cool. Watering plants early in the morning will allow water to reach the
roots with minimal loss due to evaporation. 2. Don’t
Depend on Rain OnlyBy now you
should be aware that rainfall alone isn’t enough f
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Apr 26th 2019
Grilling Drumsticks with Dry Rub
Ingredients:Gerber Chicken Thighs or DrumsticksChicken Rub you have made, or BBQ sauceInstructions: Preheat grill to medium-high 400 degreesPat chicken dry with paper towel—this makes the skin crispyRub the chicken with your chicken rub or just salt and pepper or put in a Zip lock bag with BBQ sauce to coat. Place drumsticks on the grill for 5 minutes.Turn and continue grilling and turning every 5 minutes for about 30-35 minutes or until chicken has reached internal temperature of 18
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Apr 25th 2019
Lettuce Grow in Him - May Devotional
In our lettuce greenhouse, the newly transplanted Red Sails Leaf lettuce is finally growing fast! During the first week after transplanting, they hardly changed in size. The next week came along and still they seemed slow to move. This morning, I walked into to the greenhouse and was astounded at the growth that happened in just one day.We often believe that growth is only happening when we see it. Philippians 2:13 “for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleas
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Apr 25th 2019
GARDENING SERIES PART 4: TRANSPLANTING YOUR SEEDLINGS
When your seedlings have grown too large
for their seed trays or starter pots, it's time to transplant. To transplant seedlings, fill each new
container with moist planting mix. Loosen the soil around the seedlings (a
kitchen fork or spoon is handy for this); then carefully lift them out, one at
a time. Or lift a clump of seedlings and gently separate individual plants by
carefully teasing apart the tangled mass of roots. Handle seedlings by their
leaves to avoid damaging the tender stems.
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Apr 11th 2019
GARDENING SERIES PART 3: GARDEN LAYOUT AND TOOLS
As your seeds grow, it is time to make a plan. We can focus
on where we want to plant our veggies in the garden, and gather the tools and
supplies needed to transplant.One of the most important aspects of starting a new vegetable garden is its layout. The vegetable garden
layout is critical for ensuring the vegetables receive adequate amounts of
sunshine, water and nutrients from the soil.Your specific vegetable garden layout is mainly
determined by the shape and size of the land you have a
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Apr 1st 2019