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reverendelvis@spora.undeadnetwork.de
Reverend

I think it's great that mankind is dividing into east and west again. it was always a great idea and you can re-release the films from the cold war. But I'm not going to take part, it's so crazy that you want to set up a camp. With this in mind: Rot Front Virginia! #gardening #rotfront #virginia #tabacco

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faab64@diasp.org
Farhad A

Today's harvest of fresh dill from the balcony garden.

This is probably the 10th harvest I had and I'm going to use it to cook northern Iranian Baghala Ghatogh (chicken eggs and beans with dill stew).

Recipe for those interested can be found here:
https://www.thejc.com/lets-eat/recipe/recipe-baghala-ghatogh-broad-beans-with-dill-and-eggs-hznsp3ql

Some people have bastardized it and using fawa beans instead, but I use the large white beans, soak them in water and peel them before cook them in oil for a few minutes before adding to t to the stew.

PS. I love the smell of fresh dill, it reminds me of my childhood and my mother's hands that smelled like fresh vegetables all the time.
#Food #Iranian #Gilaki #BaghalaGhatogh
#Gardening #BalconyGarden #ContainerGarden #SouthOfFrance #Hydroponics #GrowYourOwn #Plants

Recipe: Baghala Ghatogh (broad beans with dill and eggs)

A Middle Eastern spin on eggs and beans that's perfect for summer suppers

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mlansbury@despora.de
Mark Lansbury

Garden centres in UK stockpile plants before new #Brexit checks

Yet another #BrexitBenefit

The government will introduce physical checks for many plant and animal products coming into Britain from the EU on 30 April as part of its new border target operating model (Btom).

However, plant sellers and growers have consistently raised concerns that the checks could cause delays and lead to some plants being destroyed or damaged.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/17/garden-centres-in-uk-stockpile-plants-before-new-brexit-checks

#ToryLies #BrexitLies #Gardening #RejoinEU #UK #ToryCorruption

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faab64@diasp.org
Farhad A

long time ago, I saw these in a shop for 7 euros each. They have a small cups with holes in them that are easily replaceable (about 1L size).

Today, I picked up 12 of them for 6 euros. They are stackable or can hang on the wall. Best of all. They can be used as a very stable tower for a hydroponic or self watering setup.

I feel so lucky. They are UV safe plastic and can be placed on the balcony. Perfect for herbs, garlic, onions and bee friendly flowers.

#Gardening #BalconyGarden #ContainerGarden #SouthOfFrance #Hydroponics #GrowYourOwn #Plants

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faab64@diasp.org
Farhad A

Some banana peels, egg shells, garden items, coffee grinds and used tea leaves to be mixed into a rapid compost mix

Going to start a New compost today, using the soil from last year tomato soil bag that was replaced into a large pot and let it sit until June or July when I replant some of the tomato cuttings.

Since I started doing this, I have almost 0 organic food waste and already given away 2x15L compost to a friend who starting a vegetable garden (helped with planning and purchase of material plus a few seedlings and some old seeds.

#Gardening #BalconyGarden #ContainerGarden #SouthOfFrance #Hydroponics #GrowYourOwn #Plants

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mark_wollschlager@diaspora.glasswings.com
Mark Wollschlager

So I finally got the raised bed planter filled with soil mix.
Went to my favorite local garden center and picked up some veggie plants.
I missed my usual pea planting date by a month, but they had some pre started sugar snap plants, so I picked up a couple.
Also got my lettuce mix, banana peppers, and a couple bush cherry tomato plants. One I had success with last year has clusters of small grape sized that kept going until first frost.
I also got a couple shishito peppers. I hope I have the same success with them this year. The last time I got almost 20kg of peppers from three plants.

They had a big selection of plants and I picked up a couple Geraniums for the front step. Jennifer liked to have plants on the steps.
I can't believe how sad I got planting them. They will be beautiful and well tended.
#Gardening #Projects #MoodOfTheDay

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faab64@diasp.org
Farhad A

Walked around our local park and found a pile of gardening clean up and collected a lot of spider web runners from the pile.

They did a spring clean up yesterday but didn't remove the "rubbish", lucky me, I found a lot of cuttings to add to replant at home.

I am planning to restart the hydroponic tower I used to have back in Paris with 36 of those on a 1.5m PVC pipe.

#Gardening #BalconyGarden #ContainerGarden #SouthOfFrance #Hydroponics #Plants

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