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Summer of the Trombetta Squash

August 28, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner 6 Comments

Summer of the Trombetta Squash

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.

Especially if you can eat it.Continue Reading

from such tiny seeds…

January 20, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner 10 Comments

Kale and Beet Seeds

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.)

Soak seeds in liquid seaweed for faster germination

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.

planting onions

Now we wait.

Grace Grits and Gardening

“So much of all this, so much of all living was patience and thinking.”
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Urban Veggie Garden: Little Red Wagon

March 11, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner Leave a Comment

little red wagon garden

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.
little red wagon garden
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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

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