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Heirloom Seed Saving, Part 2 | TexasReadyBlog
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Heirloom Seed Saving, Part 2. October 20, 2012 · Filed under Gardening. This is Part 2 of a three part series. Be sure to read the beginning of Part 1 first, as it includes some very important comments regarding seed saving techniques in general! Corn is one of the easiest of all seeds to save. All corn varieties are wind-pollinated and will easily cross with one another. (Read Seed to Seed. This report continues with Part 3…. 8211; The Seed Lady. 1 Response so far ». November 17, 2012 @ 4:54 am.
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Strategies for Maximum Tomato Production. June 4, 2013 · Filed under Gardening. When engaging the general public about vegetable gardening, it is evident that most people’s growing experience seems to be centered on raising tomatoes. Little wonder, as you really can’t beat a fresh, perfectly ripened, fully organic tomato picked straight from the backyard! Banks are six of the best varieties available. They are hardy, productive, easy to grow and perform well throughout the US. Texas Ready. Which occurs w...
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Juice It Up! | TexasReadyBlog
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January 10, 2013 · Filed under Food Preparation. Achieving Maximum Nutrient Density from Your Garden. The term nutrient density. Second, nutrient density is defined as a ratio of food energy from carbohydrate, protein or fat to the total food energy. To calculate nutrient density (in percent), divide the food energy (in calories or joules) from one particular nutrient by the total food energy in the given food. From Wikipedia, http:/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrient density. Taste, or how a salad explodes ...
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The 6-P Code: Ready for Disasters and Emergencies. Living a lifestyle of preparedness. Whether you call it a team, a band of brothers, or whatever, community is essential for safety and sustainability during a disaster. Real World vs. Normalcy Bias: Is there a credible threat of widespread disaster and chaos? The US. government seems to think so.) This article focuses on the signs of the times, and how to Identify key indicators of destructive change and 'tipping points'. TXRFA Firearm Safety Rules.
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Archive for February, 2013. February 25, 2013 · Filed under Gardening. It’s only February, but in much of the country it looks like Spring is bustin’ out all over! We recommend that you revisit your area’s exact last spring and first fall frost dates they will be different for individual counties. Don’t go from memory. Check the Internet or contact your County Extension Agent and/or your local Master Gardener program. The dates for our county are March 17 and November 15 but what does that mean? Obviousl...
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Spring Planting | TexasReadyBlog
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February 25, 2013 · Filed under Gardening. It’s only February, but in much of the country it looks like Spring is bustin’ out all over! We recommend that you revisit your area’s exact last spring and first fall frost dates they will be different for individual counties. Don’t go from memory. Check the Internet or contact your County Extension Agent and/or your local Master Gardener program. The dates for our county are March 17 and November 15 but what does that mean? Obviously, frost dates are guideline...
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Heirloom Seed Saving, Part 1 | TexasReadyBlog
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Heirloom Seed Saving, Part 1. September 21, 2012 · Filed under Gardening. The classic book on growing, harvesting, preparing and saving seed is. By Suzanne Ashworth. This book belongs in the library of everyone who is serious about food production and self-sufficiency. (Re-read pages 98 to 100 as they are lifesaving.) You can buy it from Texas Ready. For $29 postpaid, and it comes free with the Vault. And the Treasury Liberty Seed Banks. Some seeds require a certain degree of preparation or drying time b...
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My New Pledge of Allegiance | TexasReadyBlog
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My New Pledge of Allegiance. November 2, 2012 · Filed under Kurt's Observations. It was a sad day indeed when it dawned on me that I could no longer, in good conscience, recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Ironic isn’t it, that a former Texas A&M University Naval cadet and patriotic American citizen should find himself in such a position. After careful consideration, I have come up with my own pledge. There are only two changes, but they are critical. This is a new pledge for the 21st century, but a...For t...
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