BLOGS & VIDEOS
HOW TO PRICK UP AND POT ON YOUR SEEDS AFTER GERMINATION
Welcome to the second part of our Seed Starting series where we will discuss how to prick out and pot on your seeds once they have germinated. Pricking out and potting on is simply separating the seedlings that are growing together and transferring them to their own plugs or pots of potting mix.
Pricking out can be a delicate process, so you want to make sure the plants are in optimal condition before you get started. Water your plants several hours before you get started, and make sure you do not expose them to any extreme temperatures.
HOW TO START SEEDS INDOORS
Early spring is the perfect time to start growing many plants. Though it is still too cold outside (depending on your climate zone), most plants can be started indoors. If you have ever thought about starting your seeds indoors before, this blog will guide you through a few simple steps to help get you started. The goal of starting seeds indoors is to have them hardy enough to be transplanted whenever the weather aligns with the plants’ ideal growing conditions.
SOIL AMENDMENT ON A BUDGET
Have you ever thought about becoming a gardener but aren’t sure how to start or maintain a healthy garden that will provide for you and your family? You aren’t alone. A lot of beginner gardeners feel intimidated by upkeep and care because of lack of knowledge or budget. This blog includes several budget-friendly and free options that any home gardener can experiment with to maintain tomato plants.
HOW TO PLANT BARE-ROOT STRAWBERRIES
Learn the basics of planting bare-root strawberries in the spring. There are 3 varieties of strawberries you can purchase at your local greenhouse: June-bearing, day neutrals, and everbearing strawberries. June-bearing strawberries give you 1 large crop of strawberries, day neutrals are a preferred variety because it gives you a continuous crop of strawberries throughout the season, and everbearing strawberries are also a preferred variety since it produces such large, sweet fruits. We hope this information is useful. Happy gardening!
TOMATO PLANTS PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
Pests and diseases are common in the garden, but they can easily be resolved and prevented. There are simple solutions and remedies available to avoid unfortunate occurrences in your garden.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE FRUIT LEATHERS
If you have been looking for an easy healthy snack, please enjoy this recipe for making fruit leathers. Today we will be telling you how to make blackberry fruit leathers. However, you can make any fruit leathers of your choice by simply changing the fruit. Baking takes anywhere from 4 to 5 hours, for we will be using a slow and low-temperature recipe. The lower the temperature, the longer the cooking/drying time (oven temperature of 145-175°F). Enjoy!
SAVE MONEY WITH FOOD PRESERVATION
Food preservation is a popular option for those wanting to save money by avoiding overpriced produce in the winter months, reducing the need for pre-packaged produce, and/or maximizing their garden’s harvest. Food preservation refers to any one of a number of techniques used to prevent food from spoiling. It includes methods such as canning, pickling, dehydrating, freeze-drying, irradiation, pasteurization, smoking, and the addition of chemical additives. The various methods for preserving foods are all designed to reduce or eliminate pathogens, oxidation, or both, that spoil food
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CANNING TOOLS
Learning any new skill can be overwhelming, but having access to the right tools and knowing how to use them makes all the difference. Every canning recipe shared by the Quapaw Farmers Market is made with the same canning tools that are included in each rental kit. This blog explains how to use each tool so you will be prepared to preserve your first batch of food:
FRUIT TREE 101
There is nothing like plucking fresh apples, pears, or peaches right off the tree. There are many varieties of fruit trees to choose from, but not all are suitable for every climate or growing season. When choosing a fruit tree for your yard consider its winter hardiness, disease resistance and the ripening date of the fruit. Here, we’ll discuss planting and caring for apple trees because they are well-suited for Oklahoma’s climate. Apple trees are extremely popular to plant because of their value as nutritious snacks that are a good source of Vitamin C and fiber.
SEED STARTING BASICS
How and where to shop for your seeds. Many of the large seed companies offer a free seed catalog with hundreds of diverse varieties to choose from but shopping around and comparing prices is the smart way to start. Some of the regional companies may carry varieties better suited to your area. Another great seed source is seed exchange groups on your social media platforms. These groups are full of friendly gardeners ready to trade, share, and assist you with any of your gardening questions. Don’t forget about Quapaw Nation’s Si Ho-ta Seed Library that provides a limited number of free seeds each year!
