Category: Farm Life
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Do we have a magic garden plant mix for you! Last year I thought I had the beneficial plant/companion planting strategy nailed! Then I had a chat with a woman from Arbico and she turned me on to ARBICO Organics Good Bug Blend. Why create a Good Bug Power Blend Garden? As it turns out,…
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Well – The sun has finally come back out again and the garden is quite happy about it! Can you figure out what happened with one of our planter experiments? 😂🙄
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The origins of Root Delight were seeded right here on the farm. I’m calling it C. Forest Farms for right now. It is owned by Claude Forest, Jr. who is a plant & soil specialist. It was once an established nursery with a 100 year old olive grove and now Claude is working hard restoring…
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Did you know different herbs are steeped best in different temperatures? Here are a few examples from my herb list: 🌿 Ideal Infusion Temperatures Herb Type Ideal Temp Range Steep Time Notes Damiana Leafy herb 190–205°F (88–96°C) 10–15 min Likes near-boiling water for full flavor and mild stimulation Skullcap Leafy herb 180–190°F (82–88°C) 10–15 min Too…
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Canning and preserving w/a side of Greek Beef So – I completely gave up on my canning/preserving ambitions this year. The container of Frontier Co-Op Pickling Spice that I got at Briarpatch Coop in Auburn, CA will likely be repurposed for a stew of some kind. Incidentally – I did not review the ingredients when…
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Accessible Gardening – So what does that really mean? When most people think about accessible gardens, the first ideas that come to mind are wide pathways and raised beds for those with mobility challenges. But when you’re designing a garden for the whole family—children included—there’s much more to consider. San Diego Master Gardener Stephen Cantu,…
