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Wednesday September 9, 2009 |
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) | Today's Featured Plant
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris)
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Q&A: Overseeding Existing Lawn Question: I put in a new lawn and in most areas the grass grew in thick and lush. But in several locations the grass is thin, and looking straight down, the soil is visible. What is the best way to overseed the thin areas without harming the grass in the area?
Answer: You can use a rake to rough the soil surface up a bit so the seeds can make good contact with the soil. If the spots are small, use a hand trowel. Then broadcast seeds over the soil, cover with a bit of compost or peat moss to help the seeds stay moist, and water well. Apply water once or twice a day to keep the seeds moist and they should sprout within a week. Raking might dislodge some existing grass plants, but the new seeds will take over the area and the existing grass should settle back down into the soil as soon as you water the area. |
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Q&A: Preserving Basil Question: What is the best way to preserve harvested basil leaves? Freezing? Drying? If drying, do you bake them at low temperature or air dry them?
Answer: Basil retains is flavor best when stored in a jar of oil or vinegar in the refrigerator, or made into pesto. You can freeze pesto, too, though it's best to leave the garlic out, since it gets bitter when frozen. To dry basil, spread the cleaned leaves on cookie sheets, and place in your oven, set on its lowest setting. Leave the oven door ajar to allow air circulation, and stir the leaves frequently to ensure even drying. Remove them when crispy, allow them to cool, and store them in airtight jars. |
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Tip: Harvest Apples When harvesting apples, don't rely on the skin color to tell you the apple is ripe. Cut open a few apples and check the seed color. When they turn from tan to brown, the apples are ready to eat. |
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