Shicole
It's Tea Time!
I love herbal tea! I am sensitive to caffeine. Drinking anything with caffeine could lead to a headache. I save my potential headaches...
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Shicole
- Jun 9
- 1 min
A Look Back at Garden 2022
Last year, my garden update didn't come until August! This year, I'm back to my regular schedule. Why is that? I graduated! It is now Dr....
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Shicole
- Aug 1, 2022
- 1 min
A Look Back at Garden 2021
Many of you are used to my garden update being published before now. This summer, I was finishing up all of my classes for my doctoral...
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Shicole
- May 20, 2022
- 1 min
When Kale Bolts
Kale is a biennial plant. This means it will return for a second year. The second year is the end of its life cycle. To start the life...
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Shicole
- Mar 30, 2022
- 3 min
Pay Attention to the Plastic You Use in Your Garden
I lived in my first house for over a decade. I have only lived in my current house for a little over two years, so I am still adding to...
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Shicole
- Dec 31, 2021
- 1 min
Gardener Shicole 2021 Top Videos
It is December 31st, and I have kale, lettuce, and Swiss chard still growing. Since it is growing, I keep harvesting it. Gardening is...
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Shicole
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
Time to Ketchup
Right when summer was coming to a close, my tomatoes plant said it was time to shine. We had so many full-sized tomatoes and cherry...
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Shicole
- Aug 21, 2021
- 2 min
Blossom-End Rot
I have been growing peppers for years, but even I like to mix it up. This year I decided to grow purple bell peppers. I was so excited...
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Shicole
- Jul 28, 2021
- 1 min
Signs Your Garden Needs Water
Check out this brief video about signs that should alert you that your garden needs water. I haven't really talked about this much...
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Shicole
- Jul 17, 2021
- 2 min
Protect Yourself in the Garden
My entire life I have had sensitive skin. I was prone to get a rash out of no where. Then, I got the nickname Sweet Meat because I...
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Shicole
- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
A New Mint Plant & More
Unfortunately, the mint plant we had for years that we transplanted at the end of 2019 from our old house to our new house only survived...
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Shicole
- May 31, 2021
- 2 min
Remembering Gardener James A. Stockton
The last time I wrote a blog post for gardenershicole.com was Monday, December 7, 2020. On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, I had a...
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Shicole
- Dec 7, 2020
- 1 min
Freezing Cherry Tomatoes
On November 15, I was able to get in one last harvest of cherry tomatoes. The problem was everyone was burned out on eating tomatoes for...
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Shicole
- Sep 28, 2020
- 1 min
Salsa Time
It has been years since I have made fresh salsa. It has been long enough that my sons don't even remember that I had ever made it....
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Shicole
- Sep 15, 2020
- 2 min
Collecting Seeds
‪As always, we planted pole beans. This year, we grew tri-color pole beans. Our green beans were green, yellow, and purple. Just so you...
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Shicole
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
August Harvesting
‪August is my favorite month of the year for so many reasons. My wedding anniversary, my birthday, my husband's birthday, and my twin...
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Shicole
- Aug 2, 2020
- 1 min
Harvesting Radish Seeds Part I
‪Want to learn how to harvest radish seeds? Watch this video. This is part one. Remember, anyone can be a gardener. You just need to get...
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Shicole
- Jul 19, 2020
- 2 min
Are Eggshells Really Beneficial in the Garden?
Since spring, I have been collecting eggshells. My family doesn't eat eggs much, and that mostly has to do with me. I only like deviled...
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Shicole
- Jul 5, 2020
- 1 min
Healthy Living is a Lifestyle
Healthy living must become a lifestyle when you are a gardener. Is easy to grow food, but it is much harder to incorporate growing food...
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Shicole
- Jun 22, 2020
- 2 min
It's Summertime!
We have officially sailed into summer! I am enjoying my summer vacation. We are having our basement remodeled right now, so we won't be...
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