October Almanac Suggestions

October 2012

9th-13th 

Grub Out Weeds, Briars, And Other Plant Pests.

14th-15th 

Good Planting Days: First For Root Crops. Last Day For Beans, Peas, Squash, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes And Other Aboveground Crops, In Southern Florida, Texas, And California. Both Days Fine For Sowing Hay, Fodder Crops, And Grains. Plant Flowers.

16th-17th 

Plant Aboveground Crops And Vegetables Such As Lettuce, Cabbage, Kale And Celery, Where Climate Is Suitable. Start Seedbeds.

18th-20th 

Do Clearing And Plowing, But No Planting.

21st-22nd Plant Tomatoes, Peas, Beans And Other Above ground Crops, Indoors In The North, Outdoors In Lower South.

23rd-25th 

Poor Planting Days. Kill Poison Ivy, Weeds, Clear Land, But Do No Planting.

26th-27th Good Days For Planting Aboveground Crops, Extra Good For Vine Crops, Where Climate Is Suitable.

28th-29th 

A Barren Period.

30th-31st Good Days For Planting Beets, Carrots, Onions, Turnips And Other Hardy Root Crops, Where Climate Is Suitable. Good Days For Transplanting.

Food for Thought

Very Cool...

DIY Natural Room Scents

Throw out all those canned room sprays and make your own natural and safe room scents using simmering waters infused with spices, herbs & fruit.

Fragrant items for naturally scenting your home:
...

Citrus - I've tried other fruits. Some of them smell good initially, but they don't hold up for more than one use. Citrus is sturdier, longer-lasting, and gives these scent recipes freshness. Lemons and oranges are particularly fragrant and have the best staying power in these scented waters.

Herbs - Any herb can be used for making a room scent, but the ones that are sturdier and on woody twigs hold up the best. My favorites for room scents are rosemary and thyme.

Pine or Cedar Twigs/Needles -- There may be other fragrant trees that will work, too; pine and cedar are the two I've tried for their appealing, fresh fragrance.

Extracts -- A touch of vanilla or almond extract improves most room fragrance mixtures. Mint extract has a nice fresh scent.

Spices - You can use ground or whole sweet spices. The whole spices look prettier, if your scented water will be in a location where it will be seen. I have found that cinnamon sticks and whole cloves have the most scent staying power. Cinnamon sticks can be rinsed off and reused several times.

Aquaponics

What a AWESOME way to Garden!!!

Inside Garden

Tower Garden  Check it out!!!

Mo Ideas!!

No Garden?

No Garden? Here Are 66 Things You Can Can Grow In Containers.

Tree fruits
1. Apples
2. Kumquats

3. Avocados
4. Blackberries
5. Blueberries
6. Pomegranate
7. Cherries
8. Figs
9. Pears

Citrus fruits
10. Dwarf oranges
11. Grapefruit
12. Tangerines
13. Meyer lemons
14. Limes

Tropical fruits
Tropical fruits can also be surprisingly easy to grow indoors, even in non-tropical climates. Such as…
15. Bananas
16. Pineapple
17. Papaya
18. Guavas

The real surprises
19. Hops
20. Aloe Vera
21. Strawberries
22. Tea (well, herbal tea)
23. Quinoa!

The non-surprises
24. Tomatoes
25. Summer squash
26. Other squashes, like acorn and pumpkin
27. Hot Peppers
28. Sweet peppers
29. Cucumbers

Melons
30. Small cantaloupe
31. Jenny Lind melon
32. Golden Midget Watermelon

Herbs
33. Basil
34. Oregano
35. Parsley
36. Rosemary
37. Chives
38. Catnip
39. Thyme
40. Sage
41. Parsley

Leafy Greens
42. Kale
43. Mesclun greens
44. Spinach
45. Swiss chard
46. Lettuces
47. Mustard greens
48. Collard greens
49. Arugula

Root Vegetables
50. Carrots
51. Beets
52. Potatoes

Other healthy stuff
53. Sprouts
54. More sprouts: mung bean and lentil sprouts
55. Wheatgrass
56. Kohlrabi
57. Turnips
58. Rutabagas
59. Celeriac
60. Parsnips
61. Jerusalem Artichoke
62. Sugar snap peas
63. Rhubarb
64. Mushrooms
65. Pole Beans
66. Asparagus

Allergies & Your garden

More ideas...

It's time to start planting vines... I'm thinkin grapes and cherry tomatoes... 

Repurpose

2012 Farmers Almanac says....

August 2012
27th-29th Good Time To Plant Aboveground Crops.
30th-31st Barren Days. Fine For Killing Plant Pests.

September 2012
1st-2nd Good Days For Planting Root Crops. Fine For Vine Crops. Good Days For Transplanting.
3rd-5th Seeds Planted Now Will Grow Poorly And Yield Little.
6th-7th Good Days For Planting Root Crops. Good Days For Transplanting.
8th-9th Seeds Planted Now Tend To Rot In The Ground.
10th-11th Fine Planting Days For Fall Potatoes, Turnips, Onions, Carrots, Beets, And Other Root Crops. Also Plant Seedbeds And Flower Gardens. Good Days For Transplanting.
12th-15th A Most Barren Period, Best For Killing Plant Pests, Or Doing Chores Around The Farm.
16th-18th Good Days For Planting Peas, Beans, Tomatoes, Peppers And Other Aboveground Crops, In Southern Florida, Texas, And California. Excellent For Sowing Grains, Hay, And Forage Crops. Plant Flowers.
19th-20th Excellent Time For Planting Aboveground Crops That Can Be Planted Now, Including Leafy Vegetables, Which Will Do Well. Start Seedbeds.
21st-23rd Clear Fencerows, Woodlots And Fields, But Do No Planting.
24th-25th Any Aboveground Crops That Can Be Planted Now Will Do Well.
26th-27th Poor Planting Days. Kill Plant Pests.
28th-30th Favorable Planting Days: First Day For Aboveground Crops. Last Two Days For Root Crops. Last Two Days Also Good For Transplanting. All Days Fine For Planting Vine Crops.

This is AWESOME

Mo Ideas I wanna try out...

Been alittle quiet but...

the gardens are still growing... however its been slow... 


            I have a list of 7 to deliver to here in Baytown and not much to deliver. So the hunt is on... anyone with excess fruits or veggies please give me a ring or email and I will swing by and pick 'em up and deliver them to those in need in our community.  


            Also, if you are able to donate gift cards for any grocery store, I'm sure those on my list would appreciate that too, as they are all on a fixed income and you know how hard it is to stretch a dollar these days.


          If you or someone you know wants or needs on either the Delivery or Harvest list do drop me a email with their info and I'll get in touch with them immediately.


            I'm loving the Homesteading FB page... lots of cool ideas there...   look it up!


Happy Gardening, Beth


P.S. I can provide a receipt if needed for any donation

Awesome idea

Cool Gardening Ideas...

Garden space saving ideas...

Vertical Gardening

Who woulda thunk it...

vertical Gardening

                                              Happy Gardening, Beth

Seasons Needs...

Gettin some Container Gardens ready....  we are in need of large planters, raised planters, bages of soil and seeds or starter plants... if you can help with any of this please give me a call, Beth @ 281 508 3040 or drop me an email @ bethlafata@hotmail.com

Also if you'd like to help plant gardens, help make the rounds maintaining gardens, do get with me.

and as always, if you or someone you know would like on the deliver list or have a garden and want on the harvest list... give me a ring or email.



A big bag of Miricle Gro is about $10

19in Pot at Home Depot $19.98

34x24x24 at Home Depot $56.98

This looks like a fairly easy build for any of your crafty people... (hint) and would be great for thos to maintain that have a hard time getting to things ont he ground

Happy Gardening, Beth

My project this morning

Flyers

Thanx Ashton for this cool flyers... wish I was so Photoshop talented...

Do you have room for...

a garden square of squash? zuchini? onions? radishes?

or maybe a large container pot of Tomatoes? peppers? grapes? strawberries?

Or do you already have a fruit tress of some kind with lots of fruit so that you can share some?

Give me a call and get on my harvest/Delivery list...

There is a neighbor in your neighborhood that would benefit from your extra harvest....

Happy Gardening, Beth

281 508 3040

bethlafata@hotmail.com

Tomatoe Cages

Check this out.... Cages-For-Tomatoes

Grapefruits

I have a bag full of Grapefruits Christian & I picked yesterday to deliver today!!! WoooHooo

Comment here what you'd like to have or grow this spring/summer....

Pears & Oranges

A neighbor has given me permission to take as many Oranges & Pears as I want anytime I want for the program.... WOOHOOOOO

Oranges & Pears

Got some oranges and pears from a neighbors today... the oranges are sour tho... he said from lack of rain this year.... makin a few deliveries tomorrow with what I have.... the word is spreading already!!

Happy Gardening, Beth

Continuing the journey...

Hello, I have continued the Community Garden Concept in the Houston area since parting from MOW,  With several small gardens at friends houses.  I've been gathering their excess fruits n veggies and deliverying to some elderly in my neighborhood. 

This season I'd like to expand... with more gardens, more tomato plants, more squash, more grapes, more everything.  In the ground or in containers.  Please call me...

*If you have space to plant something please do.

*If you have space to plant something, but not the time or know how please call me.  I will plant for you and all you have to do it water.  Cost would be approx $15 for a bag of soil, a starter plant or seeds, and a pot or border for planting.

*If you have any gardening supplies you'd like to donate... Large Pots, bags of soil, seeds, starter plants, etc

*If you are elderly, disabled or just in need of fresh fruits and veggies please call or email me to get on my list for deliveries.

I hope this project takes off and anyone and everyone in need is served.

I thank you for your time, Beth