Seed Packets

Zip lock bags are pretty much the rage for seed storage these days. However, they are quite inferior in some ways. They keep moisture in, so they can reduce the storage life of seeds and they can promote mold. For keeping moisture out, they are great.

The best initial packet is a paper one. After […]

Harvesting Tobacco Seeds

Tobacco is an amazing plant. The seeds are tiny, dust really. It is not the easiest plant to start. It needs really rich soil and moisture. But you don’t want any mold. The seeds are tiny, and the plants at first are so amazingly tiny. They have tiny roots and can dry out in a […]

Planter/Bench, Part 1

The perfect planter, to me is just as high as you would want to sit. A nice seat goes all the way around it, and you can comfortably reach to at least the center if not the other side. Additionally it is stable enough for you to stand on, or move if need be.

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Hackberry Season!

In my area, hack berry trees are everywhere. Most folk have bought into the belief that they are a trash tree. Right now, the berrys are red. This means they are ready to eat. Not a big berry, and there is not much flesh on the large seed inside the berry, but it is […]

Froe Mallet

Here is a photo of the Froe Mallet I made.

Even though I had not used one on a froe, the motive for the design is obvious. A rough surface will absorb some of the womp, so you want a smooth hard wood surface. But you are going to be pounding on a […]