HAPPY THURSDAY! STAY TUNED FOR REAL FOOD FRIDAY!
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I'm so excited for
Fall Planting!
September is right around the corner!
We've decided to host another Seed Starting Made Simple Workshop next week!
Thursday, August 21
@ 6pm
2104 Tyler Street
Hollywood, FL
As summer winds down, Kids are starting back in school, Please
enjoy a little break from the craziness and enjoy a little gardening
info!
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Growing with the 3 Sister's Method
This is similar to companion planting. It is a garden practice used by Native Americans when growing Corn, Squash and Beans.
From Wikipedia:
"The three crops benefit from each other. The maize provides a
structure for the beans to climb, eliminating the need for poles. The
beans provide the nitrogen to the soil that the other plants utilize,
and the squash spreads along the ground, blocking the sunlight, helping
prevent establishment of weeds. The squash leaves also act as a
"living mulch", creating a microclimate to retain moisture in the soil,
and the prickly hairs of the vine deter pests. Maize lacks the amino
acids lysine and tryptophan, which the human body needs to make
proteins and niacin, but beans contain both and therefore maize and
beans together provide a balanced diet."
The 3 Sister's Method is a great way to grow more in a smaller space using companion planting instead of harmful chemicals for pest control. Below are a few links for growing each of these amazing varieties.
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-Choosing seed varieties
-What to plant in September
-Caring for seedlings
-Sustainable growing for
South Florida
Thursday, Sept 5th
@ 6pm
2104 Tyler Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 654-3501
This is a FREE WORKSHOP!
Please rsvp in advance
(call or email)
Seeds and Organic Supplies will be available for purchase.
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New Heirloom Variety
Love-Lies Bleeding Amaranth
90
days. Tall, 3'- 5' plants are covered with very long rope-like flowers
that are a deep, brilliant red color. One of the most striking plants
for any garden and so easy to grow. Amaranth is one of our favorite
crops! A good seed producer, too. This is a very old heirloom, a
pre-1700 variety, that was very popular. Leaves are tasty as cooked
greens.
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