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Speaking Out About Edible Flowers

by Seasonal Wisdom on May 9, 2012

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Edible flowers aren’t a new culinary trend, they’ve been enjoyed since ancient times. This summer, Seasonal Wisdom is sharing lots of old and new information about enjoying edible flowers safely. Come learn about my upcoming presentation at the 2012 Mother Earth News Fair in Puyallup, Washington, along with other edible flower tips and resources that you can use now. Above, black bread is topped with ‘Amethyst’ purple basil, Calendula officinalis, ‘Jaune Flamme’ tomato and goat cheese. Photo copyright Teresa O’Connor.

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A Grow Your Groceries Giveaway

by Seasonal Wisdom on May 7, 2012

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If you like home-grown tomatoes, peppers, basil, oregano and other delicious warm-season herbs and vegetables, you’re in luck. Right about now is when many gardeners can expect their last average frost date, so it’s time to get planting your kitchen garden.

That’s why we’re delighted to host this Grow Your Groceries Giveaway.  One lucky gardener will win a Bonnie Plants 4×4 raised bed (valued at $59.99) and a $50 gift card towards plants. Plus, you’ll win a copy of Grocery Gardening: Planting, Preparing and Preserving Fresh Foods.  But hurry! This random drawing ends at midnight on Wednesday, May 9, 2012.  Photo copyright Bonnie Plants.  This giveaway has ended. Congratulations Beverly of Springdale, Arkansas for winning!

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A Small-Space Garden Giveaway!

May 1, 2012
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Urban gardeners. Small-space gardeners. Container gardeners. This Small-Space Garden Giveaway is designed just for you! Enter to win a complete EarthBox® Ready-to-Grow system, as well as a copy of Fern Richardson’s new critically acclaimed book, Small-Space Container Gardens. This giveaway has ended. Congratulations Melissa of Houston, Texas for winning this random drawing! Photo copyright EarthBox. 

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Spring Seed Starter Giveaway

March 28, 2012
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It’s time to start growing spring vegetables in much of the United States. That’s why Seasonal Wisdom is pleased to host this special Spring Seed Starter Giveaway. You’ll find lots of gardening goodies to get your spring kitchen garden off to a great start. But hurry! This giveaway ends at midnight on March 30, 2012.

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Guest Post: Five Fit to Garden Tips for Spring

March 21, 2012
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Guest Post – This is the time of year when gardeners pull out their trusty tools and tackle their spring to-do lists. But before you spend hours working in your garden, make sure your body is ready for the tasks. There’s no need to suffer from unnecessary aches and pains, especially with expert advice. That’s why [...]

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Happy Birthday!

February 26, 2012
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Seasonal Wisdom is celebrating a birthday. This blog is now officially three years old! And there is a lot of excitement coming … Photo copyright Freakgirl on Flickr. 

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Don’t Censor the Web! Stop PIPA and SOPA

January 18, 2012
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Seasonal Wisdom supports the concept of an Internet with free knowledge sharing and without government censorship. Please join millions of Internet users (including AOL, LinkedIn, Twitter and Yahoo) today, January 18, 2012,  in opposing two bills before the U.S. Congress. They are called Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate and the Stop Online Piracy Act [...]

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Great Horned Owls, Porcupines and Earth Day

April 19, 2011
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Every once in a while, Mother Nature smiles upon us. That is what has been happening to us this spring. In the trees near our house, there is a family of great horned owls (Bubo virginianus) raising two hatchlings right above our walking trail.  It’s a treat to watch these typically nocturnal birds each day, as we hike [...]

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Celebrate In Spring Fling Garden Giveaway

March 29, 2011
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It’s spring and the seeds of new beginnings are sprouting up everywhere … especially here at Seasonal Wisdom. As you can see, there are many new design changes here. That’s because I had the good sense to hire Fern Richardson of the award-winning Life on The Balcony blog to revamp my site. Together, we’ve worked to make it easier for you to [...]

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Upcoming Speaking Appearances

November 2, 2010
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This vintage card of Queen Mary is from riptheskull on Flickr Seasonal Wisdom is traveling coast to coast soon to talk about gardening … although not by ocean liner; just good old fashioned air travel.  Here are some places you’ll find me speaking in upcoming months:

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