Onions: Place these in a mesh bag, a bushel basket, or a cardboard box with holes punched in it. Paul and Joyce use plastic crates with plenty of holes in them. Store at 35-40 degrees F in a dark place that won’t freeze. The Larsons grew garlic, red onions and yellow onions. Red onions don’t store [...]
A Letter from Paul: "While many folks are focused on getting those fall projects done, we wanted to let you know that Sprucedale Gardens will once again have a great selection of freshly cut Christmas trees this year. After taking one year off, we will have our fresh trees on display right after Thanksgiving, along with [...]
Yes, you'll enjoy these winter-hardy mums year after year! Yellow Spoon Lavender Daisy Red Daisy These mums will grow about two feet tall. For shorter plants and more flowers, simply "pinch" them each year! Pinching is snapping off the tip of the shoots (1-2" off the ends). You can do this once or twice - about [...]
Why I make homemade jam: It's a great way to use excess fruit. My own fruit is at its peak ripeness at this time so it has wonderful flavor. It's also nearly organic - it's received few or no sprays. Homemade jam also makes a great gift! - Joyce Larson Materials: Sugar 0-3 cups (I use 3) 4 [...]
A Letter From Paul Larson, 8.31.15 "As far as the weather is concerned, I guess it’s true that no two years are exactly alike. However, one thing that does seem to be consistent from year to year is the occurrence of a prolonged dry spell sometime in mid-July to late August. While I know some other [...]
How To Dry Your Herbs, With Joyce Larson What made you decide to dry your garden herbs? "I had a ton of it. It's a good way to save herbs and not waste them. A lot of people do it at the end of the summer before their herbs are dead in the winter. For a [...]
HOW TO PLANT YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE: These trees are living plants and need to be treated as such. Their natural time of dormancy (winter rest period) must be accommodated to ensure good health and growth next year. 1. CHOOSE THE PLANTING SITE: Dig the hole, removing the soil and storing about half of the soil in [...]
PAUL'S PUMPKIN PIE! Think making a Pumpkin Pie from scratch - YES! With an actual pumpkin! - is hard? Check out the tutorial below to see Paul making Pumpkin Pie from a simple, delicious family recipe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr5LFWjfBAk&feature=youtu.be MOM LARSON'S PUMPKIN PIE Ingredients: 1 3/4 mashed, cooked pumpkin, drained 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cup milk [...]
EPISODE ONE 9/25/14 A frequent question we get in the Fall when the weather begins to get colder is, "Can I still plant anything?" Joyce explains! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K56emJduYg This video was made pre-editing software, but we still felt you'd want to see it!)
1. Fertilize regularly. Container soils are well-drained and usually are "soiless," containing no actual soil from the ground. They will need aded nutrition for the plants to stay green and flowering. 2. If using water-soluble fertilizer only, use the rate given on the package. Most container plants can be fertilized with a heavier rate twice a week, or [...]