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Summer of the Trombetta Squash

August 28, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner 6 Comments

Thanks to my neighbor, Valeria, who shared her trombetta squash seeds last spring, I’ve had a blast growing this interesting and flavorful squash in our Victory Garden. Yes, we put in a new, small garden when coronavirus hit and Fayetteville first went into self-quarantine. I’m so glad we did. This unusual squash variety has provided so much more than food on our table.

Along with milkweed, it is one of the most entertaining thing growing in our garden. And we can probably all agree that during the summer of coronavirus, anything that provides entertainment has become a commodity.

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from such tiny seeds…

January 20, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner 10 Comments

I am fascinated by these tiny seeds—kale (bottom) and beets (right). Life and goodness from such tiny seeds.

A couple of weeks ago John and I planted a few cool weather seeds in our community garden plot. Before planting, I took the time to soak the seeds overnight in liquid seaweed. This trick allows for better germination. Sorta like soaking beans overnight before you cook them. (I use Maxicrop Liquid Seaweed which I buy at Redenta’s Garden.)

We enhanced our soil and added cow manure before we did anything. Then we planted some of our seeds and saved a few for later. My plan is to succession plant so that my harvest will be staggered. I also set out onion slips.

Now we wait.

Grace Grits and Gardening

“So much of all this, so much of all living was patience and thinking.”
― Gary Paulsen

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Urban Veggie Garden: Little Red Wagon

March 11, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner Leave a Comment

Today I am blogging at Texas Women Bloggers about my cute urban veggie garden. Just because you live in the city or an apartment and have no space for a traditional garden doesn’t mean you can’t have an urban garden. With only a few feet and several hours of sunlight, you can create my little red wagon veggie garden, even on an upstairs balcony. Kids will love this project and you’ll be amazed at how much produce you can get from such a small area.

To read more about my tips for this project, click HERE to join me at Texas Women Bloggers!

Happy gardening.

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