Hesiod: The First Farmers Almanac - Dave's Garden
Jan 1, 2009 · Hesiod: The First Farmers Almanac by Lois Tilton January 01, 2009 Almost three thousand years ago, a Greek poet named Hesiodos wrote a piece called Works and Days, which is now widely regarded as the first surviving farmers almanac, and an indispensable guide to the practices of ancient agriculture.
Rural Gardening:planting by almanac - Dave's Garden
Jan 21, 2002 · If you really want to "prove" it to yourself, plant a tomato seed on a day to plant root crops. You will get a very beautiful bushy plant but no tomatoes. Not even one. i was raised planting by the almanac and still do. Follow the flower …
Texas Gardening:Farmers Almanac
Feb 2, 2011 · The weather and planting times were interesting to me. My Grandfather (Papa) always planted his garden by the FA, but at that time I was to young to really grasp it. His gardens (fruits and vegies) always produced very well.
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Jokes & Humor:Farmer's Almanac and More..... - Dave's Garden
Mar 20, 2005 · City folks, as well as country farmers, prize the Farmers' Almanac highly. People still consult it as frequently as did generations past. Set in a nostalgic theme, the 2001 Farmers' Almanac remains filled with entertaining short stories, good cooking, fun, facts, forecasts, timely household tips, calendars for fishing and of course gardening.
Those who know how to read an almanac - Dave's Garden
Jul 4, 2007 · Planting by the signs is a fairly straight forward operation. You plant aboveground crops (lettuce, peas, tomatoes, etc.) when the moon is waxing (growing) from New to Full Moon. Underground crops (beets, radishes carrots, potatoes, etc.) are planted when the moon is waning from Full to New Moon.
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5 Reasons Why Proper Plant Spacing Is the Best Thing You Can Do …
Aug 12, 2016 · Planting too close together makes it harder to weed, which ultimately results in more weeds. I like to plant with my stirrup hoe in mind. If my stirrup hoe can fit between my plants easily (or for smaller crops, a smaller hand hoe), I know that the odds of those garden beds remaining weed free are exponentially higher. 4. Ease of Harvest
Why Grow a Clover Lawn? - Dave's Garden
May 3, 2017 · A quick beginner's guide on growing a clover lawn. Includes instructions on how to grow clover and some key pros and cons to consider before planting. If this sounds like a dream come true, you should consider growing a clover lawn. However, you'll want to understand the basics of the plant before you walk out the door and start buying seeds.
Pruning and Maintaining Your Grape Vines - Dave's Garden
Nov 29, 2017 · She continues the family garden tradition by putting her kids to work to help with weeding, planting, harvesting and, of course, eating. Additionally, she looks forward to putting her harvest to use and finding new recipes for jams and compotes as well as cider, beer, wine, shrubs, and liquors.