Harvesting; Deflectors; Frankenstein; Strawberries; & Weeds!

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Subject: Harvesting; Deflectors; Frankenstein; Strawberries; & Weeds!

Greetings Gardener!

Sorry we got off track in sending out the (ahem) "weekly" newsletter!

You know what we've been doing because chances are you have been too! GARDENING!!!

But if you don't currently have a garden, chances are you've been outside with plants and flowers! We've been doing it all. LeAura can often be found photographing weeds to identify, 😃 and Coleman digging in the garden. 👨🏻‍🌾

Until this weekend, we were behind on the usual spring rain in NC, which means that it's especially hard to sit at the computer when the sun's out and plants to plant, tend and harvest.

WHAT WE'RE HARVESTING

Hibiscus blossoms - drying for refreshing tea
Strawberries - a little here and there; (we don't get a large yield in our woodland garden). See strawberry planters. But we get abundant leaves!
Strawberry leaves - fresh to add to salads and to dry for tea.
Lemon balm - also plentiful and growing like crazy.

Anywho... Here are a few articles that might be of interest.

A FEW POPULAR ARTICLES THIS WEEK

Bird Deflectors to Make – to Deter Bird Strikes to Windows

In the video near the end of this article, Coleman shows the reflective tape surrounding our blueberry patch.

Of all the things we've tried, this is the simplest and most effective solution for the garden and orchard!

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Frankenstein Stitches - Zip Ties for Wheelbarrow Repair
If you have a busted plastic wheelbarrow, Coleman demonstrates a quick fix solution in 55 second video at the end of this article. But you can get the idea from this photo.
It's not pretty, so we call it Frankenstein, but it is effective in extending the practical use of some tools and equipment.

Strawberry Leaves Benefits and Uses May Surprise You

After our strawberry plants stopped producing fruit, seeing all the healthy strawberry leaves in our garden, I had to ask: Is it okay to eat strawberry leaves? And if so, what are the strawberry leaves benefits and uses?

Garden Weed Control

Of all the many weed barriers we've tried, the simplest and most effective has been cardboard.

In this article we include myths vs. homespun experiential wisdom.

That's our son, Nikolai, in our blueberry patch.

That's all for now friend. We've got lots more to share, but not enough time, plus we don't want to keep you too long from your home and garden projects.

Please let us know the topics you're most interested in reading about so we can fine tune the things we're sharing here.

From our hearts and gardens to yours,

Coleman and LeAura Alderson,

GardensAll.com

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Subject: Harvesting; Deflectors; Frankenstein; Strawberries; & Weeds!