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  1. Crabbergirl

    Morning Chores

    Morning Chores is a daily digital farm and garden news letter with some helpful hints and tips. This article on recycled gardening ideas seem appropriate.https://morningchores.com/recycled-gardening-ideas/
  2. Crabbergirl

    When fruits and veggies go rogue

    Soooooo The verdict on what this is😁 Everyone guessed everything from squash varieties to watermelons. Some of you were right, but still wrong. So here's the scoop. I know, or thought I knew that I had not planted this. I had recently moved my compost bins to our new place in preparation for...
  3. Crabbergirl

    Living fences

    What would be your ideal living fence? Fences make good neighbors has been a saying for as long as neighbors have lived side by side. However, some fence options are restricted by HOA's or county and city ordinances. Even though I personally have never lived under those types of restrictions, I...
  4. Crabbergirl

    Shade Fruits and Veggies

    Great link to shade growing food crops.https://livelovefruit.com/20-shade-tolerant-plants-grow-garden-summer/
  5. Crabbergirl

    Tomato starting Tips

    I start all my tomatoes from seed. For the last 45 years the majority of my Garden fruits and vegetables always come from seeds that I start. I occasionally get lazy and go to a reliable source for organic starts. But I get great pleasure from planting the seeds and bringing them along through...
  6. Crabbergirl

    Curing garlic and onions

    O grow both garlic and onions. My cure rate is good, however, not as long lasting as I would like. Thought this might be helpful https://morningchores.com/curing-garlic-and-onions/
  7. Crabbergirl

    Hand pollination

    Here in Florida Zone 9B, our spring has been extremely dry. Most of our pollinators are staying up high on the flowering plants, especially the Reds right now. So our veggies are tending to not be pollinated as well as one would expect. Blossom drop is an indication of lack of pollination. The...
  8. Crabbergirl

    Vegetable or fruit?

    There's a lot of confusion on what is a fruit and what is a vegetable. it might not be as simple as you have always thought, or been taught. Thought you might enjoy this link. https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/fruit-vs-vegetable
  9. Crabbergirl

    Time on our hands can equal a bounty

    During this time of spending more time at home, we find ourselves with extra time. Turn that time into some great fresh food. My garden is in the best condition because of the extra attention. What outdoor gardening projest are you doing now? I built a new compost bin out of materials from...
  10. Crabbergirl

    Show us your wild (flower) side

    I live in Florida zone 9b, coastal zone. These are the spring blooming wildflowers in my yard.
  11. Crabbergirl

    Little Pretties

    Let's see your spring blooms! Spring is an exciting time of year, a rebirth after winter. Share what's popping up in your garden now.
  12. Crabbergirl

    Surprise gift from "Irma"

    Look! A gift from Hurricane Irma. I have never had these, never grown these, never seen them in my yard. Just found them growing among my ginger. I guess they came up in the flood waters. Finally she gave me something positive.
  13. Crabbergirl

    Shiitake mushrooms

    I have ventured into a new area. My first attempt was a bust a few years ago. But a friend of mine renewed my interest in mushrooms. I bought a seeded block and had great success. So I bought the supplies to go big. There are several ways you can go. I HAVE a table top log I am starting for my...
  14. Crabbergirl

    Sauerkraut anyone?

    For many years I have put up sauerkraut. I love it! I just started a batch last month and it has a few more weeks of fermentation. Does anyone else make kraut? Maybe Randy?
  15. Crabbergirl

    It's a Fungus not a Veggie

    Tim and I along with Lysle and Dany and a neighbor couple went to a "Mushroom Festival" yesterday. IT was the first year of this small but very interesting festival. We missed the first half , the important half with the workshop on growing Shitake's. However I did learn a bit from talking to...
  16. Crabbergirl

    What's the weather in your area? 2013 Edition

    53 and cloudy right now. But great weather for power walking so I will be heading out in a few minutes. High of 70 with scattered rain and thunderstorms . Happy New Year
  17. Crabbergirl

    New For Thanksgiving

    It's that time of year!T he thoughts of baking and cooking are in the forefront of my mind. One of the things I hope to do every year is add a new different dish to the meal. Don't get me wrong, all those traditional comfort foods we love are great , but adding a little something new sounds...
  18. Crabbergirl

    Crabber's project folder

    Not sure if this is of interest to anyone , but I thought I would post our renovation process. we are finally.... getting our dock and fixing our driveway so we won't have to drive through water all the time. We are finishing our fence too. sadly :(it causes us to need to remove 22 trees:eek...
  19. Crabbergirl

    Blooming Bromeliad

    This only blooms every couple years and I almost missed it this time. I tried to get a good picture of this hyacinth but the wind was blowing really hard so it is a bit blurry on the edges. Some with this wild pea. They grow by the 1000's along the road side going to my house. I...
  20. Crabbergirl

    Neat Plant Hanger

    Saw this on Facebook and thought it was just too cute not to share. How-To Make a Plant Hanger from an old Spoon: http://hutchstudio.blogspot.com/2011/07/hanging-jars.html Share


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