I fail to remember when I first encountered the word "Weed". I am sure it was somewhere in my science class in primary school when we were first introduced to plants. I remember that through my years in primary and secondary school, weeds were the problem farmers did their best to eliminate. They were not something desired or wanted. Fast forward to November 2022. I had started a great job as a garden educator. This job gave me the opportunity to meet with children of different backgrounds and teach them about gardening. On this day of classes, I had a second-grade class come to the garden for their lessons. The topic of the day was, you guessed it, weeds! This is a moment I will never forget. Pardon me as I tell this portion with as many details as I can remember. About 10 kids sat around the garden bed on their knee pads. Some were excited to be outdoors, but some were distracted by a bug or a butterfly. I began to ask them who had heard of the word weed or wee...
As I prepare to start seeds for 2024, I am excited to share with you two unique yet readily available items in your house that can serve as containers for starting your seeds! In upcoming posts, we will delve deeper into the process of starting seeds and provide you with some tips on different techniques. First off, let's talk about egg cartons! With eggs being a staple in most households, you probably have some egg cartons lying around. These cartons are perfect for starting your seeds as they provide deep individual spots for each seedling to grow until they are ready to be transferred to bigger containers. But what's even better about egg cartons is their degrading quality. You can simply transfer them directly into the soil without transplanting, and the carton will break down naturally. So, the next time you buy some eggs, opt for the carton crates, and you'll be doing your plants and the environment a favor! The second item is the cardboard tube found in the center of...
Welcome to the Aroebe Gardens Blog This blog will take you on a journey with me, Itohan, to start, grow and enjoy your edible home garden. It will also contain updates on Aroebe Gardens services and products as we progress. Subscribers will receive great snippets of the blog posts as newsletters. I will share some updates from my personal garden, and my thoughts on bigger food sustainability issues. I hope you enjoy every blog post! Today, I want to share 10 crops that grow well in temperatures 50F to 70F. Please note that if you are in warmer climates you can grow some of these and many others. 1. Lettuce 2. Arugula 3. Kale 4. Rosemary 5. Onions 6. Beets 7. Carrots 8. Peas 9. Cauliflower 10. Broccoli This list is not exhaustive but it is a great place to start. If you do not already have a home garden, it's a great day to set up a consultation using this link . Here's to your thriving edible garden!
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