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25/05/2026

I practice succession planting of njama njama to ensure a continuous supply of healthy seedlings throughout the growing season. I nurse a new set of seeds about every 3 weeks from early Spring when the ground is thawed and warm and 2 or 3 more times in the summer.
This reduces the timing between harvests, because you stagger when the seedlings are planted. By the time one set is ready for harvest, the other set of seedlings will be ready for transplant.
Succession planting is a smart way to maximize your harvest.
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I just transplanted African basil (scent leaf or clove basil or masepo). I started these from seed indoors in March.It i...
24/05/2026

I just transplanted African basil (scent leaf or clove basil or masepo). I started these from seed indoors in March.

It is a highly aromatic herb celebrated for its medicinal and culinary properties.
It is rich in vitamins (A, C, K) and antioxidants, offering strong anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive benefits. It is commonly used to soothe gut issues, lower stress, and repel insects.
Also commonly used in West African cuisine.

Digestive benefits: Packed with essential oils like camphor and linalool, the herb helps calm bloating, gas, indigestion, and stomach cramping.

Inflammatory benefits: It contains eugenol, an active compound recognized for combating chronic inflammation and relieving minor aches.

Stress Reduction benefits: Often consumed as a tea, it acts as a mild tonic to reduce nervous tension and promote mental calm.

Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice.

What is your favorite way to prepare or use this herb?
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We had a good pour down of rain recently. Today is the perfect day following that to plant. We are planting many of the ...
23/05/2026

We had a good pour down of rain recently. Today is the perfect day following that to plant. We are planting many of the seedlings that I started from seed.
Tomatoes ( roma, Amish paste, Jersy Devil, bradywine, Manitoba, hungarian oxheart), hot and sweet peppers, 4 African egg plant varieties, Virginia peanuts, lemongrass, cucumbers , marigolds.

I am in zone 4B Minnesota
What are you planting?

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22/05/2026

I planted spinach, arugula, radishes, kale, mustard greens bok choy, swiss chard, early April. Now I get to harvest before the summer heat kicks in. Saving money and eating healthy... that I Iove.
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What is the hottest pepper you have ever grown?See comments for what I am growingHappy gardening
21/05/2026

What is the hottest pepper you have ever grown?
See comments for what I am growing
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20/05/2026

We have planted potatoes.
Yukon gold, Russet, red, purple and French fingerling potatoes.
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Thinking out of the box. I used laundry baskets to protect my cabbage plants from deer, rabbits etc.I got the baskets fr...
19/05/2026

Thinking out of the box. I used laundry baskets to protect my cabbage plants from deer, rabbits etc.
I got the baskets from the dollar store. This set up allows me the flexibility to rotate where I plant, without needing to put up a fence each year.
What do you think about this set up?
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With Anita Fru – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
18/05/2026

With Anita Fru – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

18/05/2026

Grateful for these greens from my spring "salad bar"
Planted in April: Kale, spinach, radishes, mustard greens, bok choy, arugula, corn salad, swiss chard, beetroot.

How is your Spring garden doing?
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17/05/2026

I maximized my small backyard space by adding this vertical tower in my garden for strawberries. I have June bearing and everbearing varieties here purchased locally
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Cabbage has been planted. I planted next to chives and onions to help with pest control. I plan to also get a cover clo...
16/05/2026

Cabbage has been planted. I planted next to chives and onions to help with pest control. I plan to also get a cover cloth to reduce damage from the white butterfly caterpillar. And add marigolds around this bed to help deter deer and rabbits.

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