March 2025 Seed Giveaway at Mary's Heirloom Seeds
I am so excited to share another fun seed giveaway at Mary's Heirloom Seeds! HAPPY ALMOST SPRING EVERYONE! Before we get to the amazing giveaway prizes... As an added bonus,...
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March 2025 Seed Giveaway at Mary's Heirloom Seeds
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Growing Pumpkins from Seed to Harvest
Pumpkins are a warm-season vegetable that can be grown throughout much of the United States. They require a fairly long period (3 - 4 months) of hot weather and can...
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Growing Broccoli from Seed
*UPDATED 1/24/17*Broccoli is a cool weather crop that generally thrives in cooler temperatures that do not exceed 30°C (86°F). The ideal temperature for cultivating broccoli is between 65 - 75°F....
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Using Calcium in the Garden for Healthy Plants
Have you ever added Oyster Shell Fertilizer to your soil? Wondering WHY we add calcium? Well here ya go! Calcium is a component of plant cell walls, and it’s needed...
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Pollination & Cross-Pollination with Mary
We recently posted to our facebook page that I had planted Delicata Squash and Pumpkin in the same raised bed. I probably won't s be saving seeds form these but...
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FALL Garden Soil Prep
August 2016 Are you ready for FALL??? From Fall Planning & Planting Part 1 CROP ROTATION This is a very critical part of any garden plan. To avoid diseases...
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Fall Garden Planning & Planting
FALL is fast approaching! Some of you are thinking about your favorite fall crops. Those of you in warmer climates like South Florida are gearing up for big-time planting season....
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ABOUT CALENDULA
After sharing our DIY Calendula-Infused Oil we received so mach positive feedback and questions about Calendula. Mainly "What is it used for?" I use our homemade Calendula Oil for any...
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DIY Calendula Infused Oil
Last year I started making my own Calendula Infused Oil. At first i was a bit frustrated because I didn't see many specific instructions. You know, with real measurements. So...
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Nutritional Info on SPROUTS
I LOVE SPROUTS!!! Growing sprouts are simple and easy plus I save a bunch of moolah! Today I'm sharing MORE of the Health Benefits of Sprouts by variety. Adzuki Beans,...
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5 Herbs to Boost Metabolism
First let me start by saying that there is no quick fix or perfect concoction that works for everyone to boost Metabolism. There is no magical "cure." What I have...
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Grow Your Own Herbal Medicine: BASIL
Have you ever considered the "medicine" available to you, grown in your own backyard (or farm). From Basil to Coneflower and even Thyme, there are so many reported health benefits...
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About Feverfew
Before I get into any more tincture recipes I thought I'd share another one of my favorite herbs. Feverfew is actually a flowering plant. It can be grown for it's...
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AUGUST PLANTING GUIDE FOR THE US
As promised, we are continuing to share our month-to-month, regions specific Planting Guide from Mary's Heirloom Seeds! Can you believe it's almost August? It's still super hot and we're already...
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