#winterbor

[personae-obscura]

Fleur Green's Shop Record

Wednesday (Day 6): Opening

Raining again. I'll go looking for more specimens after hours if the weather's cleared up.

Customer: Elenor Bramer

Notes: Offered location of a rare plant in the salt marshes and warned of insects

Customer: Bethany Coleman

Request: Jacob's Worth

Sale: Sample of Jacob's Worth

Notes: Powdered petals and leaves to be sprinkled on a divining rod for help with locating a person rather than a water source

Customer: Arthur Cook

Request: Gift for his wife. Bulb like head, strong good smell, lots of little flowers

Sale: Forest Camphrey

Notes: Already took spare seeds and am now growing my own, no need to go looking for more any time soon

Customer: Ennis Aleford

Notes: General off-putting attitude. "Praise the Dendrew" Well if the Sisterhood is apparently still around and genuinely a bunch of witches or druids or whatever then I suppose the old tale of the Dendrew and those who worship it are also true. Wonderful. I'm too busy to be getting mixed up in this sort of nonsense. And even if I weren't, I'd still refuse to join them.

Customer: Verona Green

Request: Gilded Dendra

Sale: Samples of Gilded Dendra

Notes: Root, leaf, flower, petal, pollen, stem samples with strict instructions for safe storage (far away from other plants you interact with regularly, out of reach of animals) and safe handling (avoid the sap at all costs, wear gloves and a face mask at all times, work in a well ventilated area and preferably out doors)

Customer: Ann Wood

Request: Something to move the really tough vines wrapped around something she found in the attic

Sale: Sample of Royal Gentia

Notes: Powdered. Sprinkled at the roots of Swiftsnare (which is what it sounds like she stumbled across) will weaken its hold

End Of Day: Decided to check out the tip from Elenor and headed to the salt marshes with the essence of Winterbore I made last night. A couple sprays over my and the insects left me alone. Was able to collect the plant and leave. A rare specimen indeed... dranthium is hard to come by. Given the Presence of both the Sisterhood and the Seeds of Redemption, I may end up having to give this to a certain someone should they appear in my shop.

Wandered along the rivers south of Rusland to help clear my head. Rain did not ease up. Currently soaked through but it was oddly helpful with easing my thoughts. Definitely going to be paranoid about catch a cold for the next few days. Found some gorgeous flowers though; both beautiful shades of purple.

[gardeningusa]

Frosty Fields, Hearty Yields: Mastering the Art of Winter Vegetables

Cultivating Winter Abundance

As winter blankets the fields with frost, there's an art to be mastered—one that turns frosty fields into a canvas for hearty yields. In Snip A Sage, we unveil the secrets of growing and enjoying winter vegetables, transforming the cold season into a time of abundance. Join us in mastering the art of "Frosty Fields, Hearty Yields."

The Evergreen Allure of Hardy Greens

Kale: Winter's Leafy Marvel

Kale, known as winter's leafy marvel, takes center stage with its resilience and nutritional richness. In the frosty fields, varieties like Winterbor or Lacinato thrive, offering a continuous harvest. Dive into the cultivation of kale and embrace its evergreen allure, elevating your winter dishes with a burst of healthful goodness.

Collard Greens: Sturdy Guardians Against Winter's Bite

Collard greens emerge as sturdy guardians against winter's bite, their robust leaves standing tall in the face of frost. Cultivate collard greens in well-drained soil to ensure a reliable supply, bringing both flavor and nutrition to your winter table. Discover the art of growing collard greens for a winter harvest that defies the cold.

Root Vegetables: Winter's Underground Treasures

Winter Carrots: Sweetness Deepened by Winter's Kiss

Carrots, with their vibrant colors and inherent sweetness, deepen their flavor under winter's kiss. These underground treasures not only resist the chill but transform into a sweet bounty. Explore varieties like Chantenay or Cosmic Purple, mastering the art of growing winter carrots for a harvest that adds vibrancy and sweetness to your winter culinary creations.

Turnips: Versatile Delights in Winter Cuisine

Turnips, the versatile delights of winter cuisine, reveal their adaptability in the frosty fields. Resistant to both cold temperatures and common pests, turnips offer a unique taste to winter dishes. Learn the art of cultivating turnips, unlocking their earthy goodness to enrich your winter feasts.

Leafy Elegance: A Symphony in the Winter Garden

Swiss Chard: Winter's Colorful Symphony

Swiss chard, with its vibrant stems and tender leaves, paints a colorful symphony in the winter garden. Cold-tolerant and rich in vitamins, Swiss chard adds both elegance and nutrition to your winter table. Cultivate varieties like Bright Lights or Rainbow Chard, and master the art of incorporating this leafy elegance into your winter feasts.

Arugula: Peppery Zest in Winter Salads

Arugula, with its distinct peppery flavor, remains unfazed by colder temperatures. Plant arugula in well-drained soil to ensure a peppery zest in your winter salads. Master the art of cultivating arugula for a delightful addition that brings both flavor and nutrition to your cold-weather dishes.

Winter Herbs: Fragrant Enhancements for Culinary Bliss

Rosemary: Winter's Fragrant Embrace

While not classified as vegetables, herbs like rosemary become winter's fragrant embrace. The cold intensifies rosemary's fragrance, making it an invaluable addition to winter dishes. Master the art of cultivating rosemary and infusing its fragrant leaves into a variety of winter recipes, from hearty stews to savory roasts.

Sage: Aromatic Wisdom in the Winter Garden

Sage, another herb that thrives in the winter garden, imparts aromatic wisdom to your culinary creations. Cultivate sage in well-drained soil and master the art of incorporating its aromatic leaves into winter dishes, adding a touch of herbal warmth to your frosty field feasts.

Conclusion: Frosty Fields Transformed into Culinary Delights

In conclusion, "Frosty Fields, Hearty Yields" is your guide to transforming winter's frosty fields into a canvas for culinary delights. From the evergreen allure of kale to the underground treasures of root vegetables, the leafy elegance of Swiss chard, and the fragrant enhancements of winter herbs, this guide empowers you to master the art of growing and enjoying hearty yields during the cold season.

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Friday 19 March 2021

A frost resistant vegetable Brassica oleracea var. sabellica ‘Winterbor’ (borecole) is a hybrid variety producing curly leaves for late autumn and winter cutting. The netting is protection from passing pigeons who find it irresistible!

Jill Raggett

[journiland]

4/27/2022

Grow Pittsburgh has their catalog online.

I know they'll probably be out of stuff, but making a wish list anyway.

Tangerine gem marigolds

Calendula - zeolites and resina

Jazzy mix zinnia

Alaska mix nasturtium

*Anise hyssop

Favorite berries yarrow

Milkweed?

Thyme

Lemon thyme

Tricolor sage

Lavender

Rosemary

*Stevia

Pineapple sage

Basil for MIL

*Asparagus

Winterbor kale

Lettuce mix

Red-veined sorrel

Strawberries

Elderberry?

Blueberry?

*Jostaberry

*Victoria rhubarb

Zukes

Sugar baby watermelon?

Tomato for MIL

Tomato for Mom

Ground cherry for Oldest

* = priority

Maybe I should narrow this down a bit . Need to make a a May Market list, too, but it's harder without a list in front of me.

[misssarahlouise]

Home Sweet Home! (We moved!)

We moved in on January 16. We are slowing unpacking , making this place our own. I love it oh so much! We Finally found a house that made our hearts sing and we fell in love. Yes I know it is May and we moved in January but we have been oh so busy life has passed me by. I got my covid vaccine shots (check)! Me and Chris are fully vaccinated. We are slowing getting furniture and making it our own. Adding decor. We finally picked a swatch for our couch. Me and Chris can be quite picky. Cannot wait arrives! Thank you Sissy, Peter, William, Izzy, Emmy, and JM!

Since I had my my Neuropace implant almost 2 years ago, It will be 2 years in July. In total I have only had about 6 seizures. Damn. If any of you recall I use to have 25 + seizures a month. I’d say the surgery was a huge success! I could not thank the doctors at Yale for changing my life yet again. (Thank you!!!).

My partial aphasia is still very annoying. I have been asked by many doctors if I would have done the surgery if I knew I would end of would the aphasia then partial aphasia and I say, “I would do it again in a heart beat.” I just have the most challenging brain. Thats just a fact. Nothing I can do apart it. It is worth it, living with epilepsy was/is draining my brain…I could not finish sentencing before I had my surgeries. I was deeply depressed. Epilepsy is depressing. So yes, so what when I get tired I have trouble with my sentences but 6 seizures is almost 2 years…hell yeah I can deal.

I also started my garden! (yay!) So many veggies! I believe I have grown a green thumb. I am starting everything from seed. Pretty proud of my self. So far I have two raised beds and a high trellis connecting the two. (vertical gardening baby!) Some I am starting inside and plant in the ground when the weather stays contestants warmer.

Since I am starting it from seed no chance of pesticides, some I am doing organic and some I am not. I suffer from chronic migraines. I have discovered my migraines can be set of my what I eat, the weather, and lack of sleep. but mostly what I eat. If there is certain attitudes on the food. Like diet coke, they switch the sugar to something I cannot pronouns that can set off a migraine. Or dairy, or nitrates, sometimes things sprayed with pesticides. I do not know why. So I was so happy when we moved because i could grow my own food, also that met less money at the grocery store, healthy options.

I will be growing:

Herbs:

Organic (F1) Prospera, Italian Large Basil

Ellegance Purple, Lavender

Staro, Chives

Common Chamomile

Mint

Rosemary

Thalia, Organic Dill Seed

Root Vegetables:

Boro (F1) Beets

Bolero (F1), Pelleted, Carrots

Romance (F1) Carrots

Rover (F1) Radish

Red King 2 (F1), Radish

Guardsmen Onion 

Deep Purple Onion

Greens:

Salanova, Green Butter, Pelleted,  Lettuce

Bok Choy, Toy

Auroch (F1) Spinach

Gladius (F1) Brussel Sprouts

Organic - H-19 Little Leaf, Cucumber

Winterbor (F1) Kale

Black Magic (F1) Kale

Hard Red Winter Wheat, Organic Shoot

Squash: 

Caspirita, Mini-White Pumpkins

Butterbaby Organic (F1) Butternut Squash

Raven (F1) Zucchini

Nightshade Family:

Toma Verde, Tomatillos

Paisano(F1)Tomatoes

Sakura (F1) Organic Tomatoes

Potatoes, small

Hot Paper Lantern, Organic Habanero Pepper

Hot Rod(F1), Serrano Pepper

Ace(F1), Bell Pepper 

Peas + Beans:

Tohya, Soybean(Edamame)

Sugar Ann, Snap Pea

Fruit:

Strawberries

Flowers:

Costa Mix (Snapdragons)

Madame Butterfly, Ivory (Snapdragons)

Champagne Bubbles Mix (Icelandic Poppy)

California Poppy (Poppy)

Empress of India (Organic Nasturtium)

Lemon Gen (Marigold)

See you soon!

[kzer-za]

is this Strange Horticulture

is that Hellebore

those plants kinda look like henchuck and... winterbore?

[livingcorner]

Kale

Planting, Growing, and Harvesting Kale

You're reading: Kale

Kale is a cold-hardy crop that can be planted in early spring or late summer. Cool weather brings out the sweet, nutty flavor of this highly nutritious leafy green. Dive into our Kale Growing Guide for information on planting, growing, and harvesting this hardworking beauty.

About Kale

Kale is a member of the Brassica family, like cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and other common “cole crops.”

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In the spring, kale can be started from seed and young kale plants can be set out very early (3 to 5 weeks before the last frost). But in many regions, kale is best grown in autumn, when temperatures are cooler. Kale tastes better when the leaves mature in cold weather.

Kale is versatile in the garden, growing well in traditional garden beds, raised beds, or containers. It’s also versatile in the kitchen and a nutritious addition to salads, stir fries, omelettes, casseroles, and other dishes.

Planting

When to Plant Kale

Kale seeds can be started indoors or sown directly in the garden. 

For an early summer harvest, direct-sow seeds outdoors as soon as the soil is workable in the spring. For a fall or winter harvest, direct-sow seeds about three months before your first fall frost date. 

In early spring, young kale plants can be set out in the garden 3 to 5 weeks before the last spring frost date. If temperatures are likely to dip well below freezing, it’s best to cover young plants at night. 

For a fall harvest, young kale plants can be set out 6 to 8 weeks before the first fall frost. In zones 8, 9, and 10, kale can be planted later in the fall and even into winter. 

Choosing and Preparing a Planting Site

Kale does best in full sun, but does tolerate partial shade.

The soil pH should ideally be 6.5 to 6.8 to discourage disease, but kale is tolerant of more alkaline soils up to a pH of 7.5. (Test your pH with a kit from your local cooperative extension office or garden store)

Based on the soil test, amend your soil with nitrogen-rich compost or blood meal. (If you didn’t test your soil, mix in a few inches of compost).

Soil needs to drain well and also be enriched for tender leaves. When planting, add fertilizer (1-½ cups of 5-10-10 fertilizer per 25 feet of row into the top 3 to 4 inches of soil).

How to Plant Kale

If you’re planting seeds, sow ¼ to ½ inch deep into well-drained, light soil.

After about 2 weeks, thin the seedlings so that they are spaced 8 to 12 inches apart. Kale likes to have plenty of space to stretch out.

If you’re setting out young plants (transplants), plant them at the depth at which they are growing in the container. Space 18 to 24 inches apart.

After planting, water plants well.

Check out this video to learn how to grow kale:

Read more: What to do if You’ve Found Termites in your Yard or Garden?

Care

How to Grow Kale

It’s important to keep kale well watered and fed. If rain is inconsistent, provide 1 to 1.5 inches of water each week (about 1 gallon per square foot). 

Regularly feed kale with a continuous-release plant food.

Mulch the soil to keep down the weeds and keep kale cool as kale won’t grow in hot weather. 

Mulch the soil again heavily after the first hard freeze in the fall; the plants may continue to produce leaves throughout the winter.

Pests/Diseases

Cabbageworms are a common pest. Chewed holes are the sign of the green cabbage worm.

Flea beetles

Cabbage Aphids are easily solved with a spray of insecticidal soap but keep your eye out for these tiny bugs which will be clustered between the leaves.

Harvest/Storage

How to Harvest Kale

Kale is ready to harvest when the leaves are about the size of your hand.

Pick about one fistful of leaves per harvest. Start harvesting the oldest leaves firt from the lowest section of the plant. (Discard any yellowed or torn leaves.)

Avoid picking the terminal bud (found at the top center of the plant) because this will help to keep the plant productive.

Kale will continue growing until it’s 20°F. It tastes even sweeter with a touch of frost. (See local frost dates.)

If you wish to extend your harvest, shield your kale from the cold with row covers. Or, create a makeshift cover with tarps and old blankets propped up by hay bales. Here are a few more season-extending ideas.

The small, tender leaves can be eaten uncooked and used in salads.

Cut and cook the larger leaves like spinach, but be sure to remove the tough ribs before cooking.

How to Store Kale

You can store kale as you would any other leafy green; put the kale in a loose plastic produce bag and store it in the refrigerator. It should last about 1 week.

Recommended Varieties

‘Vates’, which is a hardy variety and does not yellow in cold weather. It also has curly, blue-green leaves.

‘Winterbor’, which resembles the ‘Vates’ variety, but is frost tolerant.

‘Red Russian’, which has red, tender leaves and is an early crop.

Wit & Wisdom

The chill of a moderate frost or light snow improves the flavor of kale.

Kale has a number of health benefits, as it is rich in minerals and vitamins A and C.

Recipes

Cooking Notes

Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook

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1 Bunch Kale (Green, Winterbor)

1 Bunch Kale (Green, Winterbor)

Certified Naturally Grown. Fresh picked.

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Winter vegetables growing tips

Don’t hang up your trowel just because frost is coming. In much of the country, you can tackle growing winter vegetables and expect a handsome harvest. Many vegetables thrive in the cooler temperatures of fall, and where winters are mild these same veggies sail through winter yielding plenty of fresh flavor for your dinner table. Learning which winter vegetables to grow and when to plant them is the secret to starting a winter garden.

Some vegetables are semi-hardy, which means they tolerate light frosts (29 to 32 degrees F) without experiencing damage. The list includes a host of greens, such as leaf lettuce, salad greens, Swiss chard, arugula and endive. Asian greens like mizuna, tatsoi and Chinese cabbage also thrive through light frosts, as does savoy cabbage and radicchio. A few root crops fall into this category, too, such as Irish potatoes, beets, rutabaga and carrots. best mushroom growing kit for beginners https://www.justhomegardening.com/8-best-edible-mushroom-growing-kit-plus-growth-tips-for-beginners

Try growing these winter vegetables in spring and fall gardens. In regions with mild winters, including the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, these veggies can yield all winter long. A few, like lettuce and Swiss chard, need covered with frost blankets if temperatures hover much below freezing for more than a few hours.

Other vegetables that grow in winter are hardy, which means they withstand hard frosts (25 to 28 degrees F) without experiencing damage. A few are exceptionally hardy and tolerate temperatures in the low 20s to upper teens. These cold-weather champs are kale, spinach and collards. Other hardy vegetables include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, English peas, kohlrabi and leeks.

Hardy root crops are radishes and turnip, which also yields some greens from the tops. Other hardy greens include kale, mustard greens and collards. Parsley belongs on this list, too, along with winter herbs such as sage, thyme and rosemary.

Hardy winter vegetables are adapted to be growing outdoors in early spring (to yield spring harvests) and again in late summer (to yield fall harvests). In mild winter regions, like the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, these winter vegetables grow and yield all winter long. How to Revive An Air Plant https://www.justhomegardening.com/how-to-revive-an-air-plant Growing winter vegetables offers a few advantages over warm-weather gardens. First, because temperatures are lower, water needs are usually reduced. Use soaker hoses and drip irrigation to make the most of the water you must provide. Pests are typically less of an issue during the cool-season garden season. Keep an eye out for slugs and aphids in mild regions, but in areas where frosts occur with regularity, you shouldn’t experience heavy pest problems.

Determining when to plant your winter vegetables can be a little tricky. Find great resources at your local extension offices. Generally speaking, in Zones 7 to 10 plant in October. Exact timing will differ depending on which winter vegetables you’re growing and when your region’s last frost date is.

Once you know which winter vegetables to grow, choosing the ones you want to try really depends on what your family likes to eat. For hearty soups and stews, include kale, leeks, radicchio, winter herbs and a selection of winter root vegetables. Salads demand winter greens, and stir fries welcome Asian greens, winter herbs, winter root vegetables and Chinese cabbage. edible mushroom growing kit https://www.justhomegardening.com/8-best-edible-mushroom-growing-kit-plus-growth-tips-for-beginners

Who says a vegetable garden can’t be pretty? Even in winter, when the gray, sparse landscape shows up all your yard’s flaws, vegetables can brighten the dull picture – especially when combined with the colorful flowers and foliage of cold-hardy annuals.

Gardeners who once relegated their beets, cabbage and lettuce to an out-of-sight corner of the backyard are now recognizing the beauty of these plants and using them front and center, in foundation borders, mailbox plantings and patio containers. Most winter vegetables are either green, gray or purple, so for complimentary colors, think red, yellow and orange. The frilly fullness of pansies and violas are the perfect foil to the bold, strappy leaves of kale, lettuces and mustards. Snapdragons, dianthus and Dusty Miller also make great companions. And for foliage plants, don’t forget the many types of evergreen ferns and heucheras (coral bells), which growers now offer in many colors, from deep purple to bright orange.

Start with an annual color you like and then add a bold-textured veggie and a fine-textured one. Think yellow pansies with ‘Redbor’ kale and 'Dusty Miller'.

The great thing about winter veggies is the wide variety of texture they offer, from the dainty stems of parsley and cilantro to the rugged leaves of kale and cardoon. Here are some options to consider:

Parsley and Swiss chard: Whether you choose the flat-leaf or curly-leaf variety, there’s no mistaking that spark of bright green that parsley lends a bed or container. Swiss chard is one of the coolest when it comes to colorful veggies. Its stems can be neon red, purple or yellow with waxy, strappy green leaves. (A warning: In really cold climes, these two veggies can go flat and not bounce back.)

Beets: Go for the dark red leaves of ‘Bull’s Blood.’

Lettuce: Perhaps no other winter veggie offers so much texture and color. Besides the bright green varieties, look for ‘Merlot’ (intensely purple-red) and ‘Lola Rosa” (dark red and ruffly).

Broccoli: Who can resist the gnarly textured heads of this staple? Two varieties to consider are ‘Romanesco,’ which resembles cauliflower, and ‘Veronica,’ with its swirling chartreuse spires.

Kale: This extremely hardy plant makes a great centerpiece for a container garden and comes in a variety of colors, such as ‘Winterbor’ (green), ‘Redbor’ (deep purple), ‘Red Russian’ (blue green) and the crinkly-leaved Dinosaur types (gray). Gardening Tool Set for Mom https://www.justhomegardening.com/best-gardening-tool-set-for-mom-delightful-gift-for-mom-gardener

Cabbages: Another favorite for centerpieces, cabbages look great when paired with the soft leaves of lettuce. ‘Mammoth Red Rock,’ with its deep red heads, adds some drama to the garden. ‘Nagoya Red’ features balls of dark purple ruffled foliage with bright rosy-purple centers. cabbage

Collards and cardoon: Now we’re talking really bold drama – if you have a lot of space, that is.

[healthwealthbridge]

Kale: A super food? #BlochatterAtoZ

Kale: A super food? #BlochatterAtoZ

Kale is an acquired taste. Good or bad it’s not everyone’s favorite food. But it has several powers which will make Kale eaters feel happy.

7 Facts about Kale

Kale is a cruciferous vegetable.

Winterbor F(1)type of kale has an excellent nutritional quotient. They have high antioxidant activity. Lower the processing, better is the nutrient content after cooking. Blanching is okay, but raw is best.…

[flagstaffecoranch]

Woo hoo. Way to go winterbor!

[letsplantseeds]

If looks could #kale. A stop by the Miller's out in Aylmer, Ontario brought us to this sight in mid January. I love visiting my Mennonite friends. Winterbore kale..yum #leafygreens #vegetables #aylmer #eatlocal #organic #farming #supportlocal #mennonite (at Alymer,Ontario)

[urbansproutfarms]

#lemoneucalyptus trees now available! Plant Sale, Organic Market and Pumpkin Patch this Saturday: 10-2pm. Featuring happy and healthy FALL plant starts: Dino kale, Scarlet kale, winterbor kale, red onions, Savoy cabbage, Purple cabbage, Broccolli, rainbow beets and chard and herbs! 4 for ONLY $10! Get your fall garden ready today! We have compost available to recharge your garden with nutrients! #urbanfarming #plantnursery #organicfarming #grownlocal #fallveggies #urbanfarm #urbanagriculture #thingstodoinatlanta #iloveatlanta #farm #plants (at Urban Sprout Farms)

[urbansproutfarms]

Fall Plant Sale, Organic Market and Pumpkin Patch this Saturday: 10-2pm. Featuring happy and healthy FALL plant starts: Dino kale, Scarlet kale, winterbor kale, red onions, Savoy cabbage, Purple cabbage, Broccolli, rainbow beets and chard and herbs! 4 for ONLY $10! Get your fall garden ready today! We have compost available to recharge your garden with nutrients! #urbanfarming #plantnursery #organicfarming #grownlocal #fallveggies #urbanfarm #urbanagriculture #thingstodoinatlanta #iloveatlanta #farm #plants (at Urban Sprout Farms)

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