Bob Yaremko of Parkland Perennials has dozens upon dozens of hardy daylilies ranging in height from compact to very tall and in some unbelievable colours. They bear such intriguing names as: Always a Pleasure, Blackberry Parfait, Chipped Ice, Doug’s Red Mercedes, Evening Gown, Hush Little Baby, Leprechaun’s Wealth, Pomp and Circumstance, Second Thoughts, Susanna’s Delight […] Read more
Daylilies, Planting Tips, And So Much More
Singing The Praises Of Tomatoes — And Grapes
Speaking of singing and talking! Without any forewarning, I was asked and obliged the live audience with a seven-minute impromptu rendition of “O It Must Be the Tomatoes” at the Holland, Manitoba Community Centre back in January. Don’t the boy scouts say: Be Prepared? WOULDN’T IT BE NICE … to win a Bluebell… a Bluebell […] Read more
Preventing Blight On Your Tomatoes
CAN YOU RELATE TO THIS? I long for ripe tomatoes, Not just in my dreams, Flea beetles munching all they can, The beauty of a home garden is that everybody gets a chance to grow tomatoes. Today, some Triple Ts; (Ted Tomato Tips) including one tip I’ve never shared before. EARLY AND LATE BLIGHTS … […] Read more
One Potato, Two Potato, Three…
Want to try All Red or German Butterball this season? Seed is available along with numerous other potato varieties such as Pacific Russet, Irish Cobbler and Dakota Pearl from Eagle Creek Seed Potatoes, Box 70, Bowden, Alberta, T0M 0K0. Phone 1-877-224-3939 for a 2011 print catalogue, or visit their website www.seedpotatoes.ca where you can view […] Read more
Split Open A Persimmon Seed And Predict The Weather (And Other Folklore Tips)
Tradition says: There will be loads of apples next season, if the sun shines through bare apple tree branches on December 25. But… where I live in southern Manitoba, there wasn’t the slightest hint of sunshine on Christmas Day, 2010. Skies were completely grey and overcast, but no snowfall. If this old adage holds true, […] Read more
Ted Shares Emails And Tasty Seed Ideas
A brand new year, but I never make resolutions. It took me many years to conclude I can’t change the world. I can only change myself — and that person is me — little ol’ Ted. And, I speak with some experience when I say: that ain’t easy either. First, a bit of rambling. AS […] Read more
From Houseplant To Horseradish — And Even Some Tomato Talk
ROSE, ROSE I LOVE YOU … with an aching heart. Remember those words from a song? I do! Desert Rose is a low-maintenance, compact, woody houseplant deserving far more attention than it gets. It has a thick trunk that swells to a large size where water is stored. Oddly shaped, plump branches display leathery leaves. […] Read more
Beans, Beans The Musical Fruit
It’s early October as I begin to write this. I’ll tell you how I had the good fortune to be on the receiving end of some Jacob’s Cattle and Orca bean seeds, but first… SWEET GRASS AND SAUERKRAUT I’ve been out inspecting my sweet grass plants (Hierochloe odorata). I shall have harvested and dried their […] Read more
Watching What You Eat May Help Ease Arthritis Pain
What follows is not a substitute for treatment. It’s about supporting self-management in conjunction with your health-care provider and being informed so lives can be improved. HEALTH IS THE MOST VALUED GIFT … that any human being can possess, yet there are countless ills that plague mankind. I am not a faith healer, but I […] Read more
Rosemary Might Be The Herb For You
Got stress in your life? Most anyone will tell us they can relate to strain, pressure and heavy load at some point. GET CLOSE UP TO ROSEMARY An occasional close-up to a rosemary plant just might help you deal more effectively with being uptight. There are times when stress and a so-called case of “nerves” […] Read more
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