Seed Me

Filed under Gardening in zone 5b by Bren on July 28, 2010 at 3:42 pm {10 comments

All Smiles as I package up my cucumber seeds to save for the next planting adventure.


This past spring I had the privilege of meeting some extremely amazing folks at the Toledo Growers Seed Swap. I must admit I felt awkward when I arrived to find so many people sharing so many of their seeds they had saved. I had no idea this movement was such a big deal in my neck of the woods. When I added the store bought seeds I brought with me to swap the volunteers assured me there would be plenty of seeds to go around. Quickly, I didn’t feel so out of place. The image below shows one of the tables at the event sponsored by local volunteers in Toledo,Ohio.

Table of seeds at the Toledo Growers Event 2010.



This next year I’m totally ready to share the seeds from this summers harvest. Not to mention, fill my garden with more seeds from wonderful folks like those at the Toledo Growers event. IF you would like more information about how I saved the cucumber seeds in the photo above please click over to my post at ‘Seed Saving Super Size’.

More fun seed ideas on the way as I work in the kitchen today making zucchini bread and dozens of jars of cucumbers / pickles. Happy Summer Everyone!

Gardening in zone 5b

Seed Saving Super Size


Feeling extremely guilty for all the years I discarded the seeds. Do you know how many pickles I could have processed with those seeds? I’m sharing some seed saving tips that will keep you and your family feed for years to come.

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Gardening in zone 5b

The Pink has arrived on my Pinky Winky


It is the beginning of a fabulous show put on by the Pink..... and we had a little excitement last night that was captured on the cell phone during some more crazy Midwest Weather. All this excitement is my share on this Fertilize Friday Flower Flaunt!

Happy Friday Everyone!

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Garden Events

Bringing Glamour to the Garden


Doesn't the ruffle of the petals on the Black Velvet Petunia make you want to get out the stiletto and rent a tux? It's no wonder at the 2010 OFA Short Course......

Be sure to grab a glass of bubbly to enjoy these images from the OFA Short Course Trade Show.

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From Garden to Kitchen

Tomatillo Garden Fresh

If you are going to do some veggie gardening why not make it last and make it FUN?!
Today I am using a favorite recipe of mine with a new twist to make Salsa Verde – Tomatillo Salsa. The recipe changes each time I make it but you can guarantee it is always a party pleaser! One thing that never changes in the recipe is the GARDEN FRESH added to each recipe.

Stop by to check out the recipe and some fun pictures from the canning experience!

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