What did you do in the garden today?

[Nym]

Weeding, watering and mulching + I'd like to get a bed of winter greens happening.

 

[gtaus]

I am looking for a place to buy single seed packs without getting killed by shipping costs. Specifically, I am looking for Bitter Melon [Ampalaya] seeds, an Asian cucumber, which I cannot find locally. I found the Bitter Melon seeds on Amazon for $8.45 for 25 seeds, but before I order, I wanted to ask if there are other online places that people here prefer.

 

[akroberts1085]

I am looking for a place to buy single seed packs without getting killed by shipping costs. Specifically, I am looking for Bitter Melon [Ampalaya] seeds, an Asian cucumber, which I cannot find locally. I found the Bitter Melon seeds on Amazon for $8.45 for 25 seeds, but before I order, I wanted to ask if there are other online places that people here prefer.

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Baker Creek is good on prices and if they have a delivery fee it's cheap but I don't think they charge for shipping.

 

[akroberts1085]

@WthrLady, I don't have to carry any food. My girls come running every time I walk out the door. Silly chickens.

 

[akroberts1085]

Went and finished filling the stairstep bed, then planted some squash (deeper than usual), peas, broccoli and Brussels Sprouts. I added some radishes to the small bed. Fingers crossed I have a better year than last.

 

[igorsMistress]

I am looking for a place to buy single seed packs without getting killed by shipping costs. Specifically, I am looking for Bitter Melon [Ampalaya] seeds, an Asian cucumber, which I cannot find locally. I found the Bitter Melon seeds on Amazon for $8.45 for 25 seeds, but before I order, I wanted to ask if there are other online places that people here prefer.

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Have you checked Etsy? I’ve had great luck finding stuff there and often cheaper than amazon.

 

[ShesSoPecky]

Does anyone know if there's any way to color wood naturally without chemicals or paint. I know

I know a cutting board looks purple-red (IMO ready to be replaced) after 4 years of cutting and preparing beets.
I'm not a carpenter but, what about food coloring and a little vinegar? How big is your project?

 

[Justagalwithchicks]

I am looking for a place to buy single seed packs without getting killed by shipping costs. Specifically, I am looking for Bitter Melon [Ampalaya] seeds, an Asian cucumber, which I cannot find locally. I found the Bitter Melon seeds on Amazon for $8.45 for 25 seeds, but before I order, I wanted to ask if there are other online places that people here prefer.

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MI Gardner doesn't charge shipping if your order is above 12$ I believe. I'm not sure if they offer these particular seeds or not but check them out! Also, Etsy offers lots of seeds

 

[Smokerbill]

Does anyone know if there's any way to color wood naturally without chemicals or paint. I know that you can color eggs and cloth using herbs and onion skins but I don't know if it's weather proof. I'm open to any ideas that anyone might have. Please let me know what you think.

You could try the shou sugi ban method.

https://www.conngardener.com/shou-sugi-ban-yakisugi-for-gardeners/

 

[akroberts1085]

You could try the shou sugi ban method.

https://www.conngardener.com/shou-sugi-ban-yakisugi-for-gardeners/

Yes but I don't want to catch it on fire and end up losing it and yes that's about how my luck would go.