Category Archives: Glass Gem Corn

Saving (Pretty) Seed – Glass Gem Corn

Posted on September 26, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

My Glass Gem Corn has been happily drying above my home office and today was the day to strip the cobs and put up the kernels for popcorn and next year’s planting.  If you have been following my blog for … Continue reading →

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Big Finish – Glass Gem Corn

Posted on August 14, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

The Glass Gem Corn is winding down and I will have a couple more ears to harvest over the next few weeks but today was really the big finale with 4 ears harvested and two that were almost* entirely in … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Even – Glass Gem Corn Harvest

Posted on August 10, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

Yes.  It is just that beautiful!

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Pomodori Aplenty

Posted on August 8, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

I had my largest one-day harvest of Roma Tomatoes at a little over 3.5 lbs, a similar weight in Amana Orange and Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes were ready to be picked along with some cherry tomatoes, a nice bowl of figs, … Continue reading →

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First Glass Gem Corn Harvest

Posted on August 4, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

I harvested my first ear of Glass Gem Corn yesterday and it is beautiful!

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Imma Be – Black Eyed Peas In the Garden

Posted on July 22, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

So maybe the July garden isn’t classically beautiful, but it does have a quirky beauty… While bolted lettuce is a tall, straggly creature on its own, the Tom Thumb lettuce is also a bit elegant against the backdrop of collards: … Continue reading →

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One Boy, Three Sisters

Posted on April 23, 2016 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

Me:  Let me snap a picture before you plant the rest of the seeds. 9yo:  Sure, but let me grab the dibber first! I served in an advisory capacity last weekend as my 9 year old planted Glass Gem and … Continue reading →

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Trench Composting for Corn

Posted on November 27, 2015 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

I have never really wanted to grow corn since the small amounts I desire for home cooking are readily available at the farmer’s market in season, it takes up a lot of valuable space in an already tight garden plan … Continue reading →

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Glass Gem Corn

Posted on November 23, 2015 by NearlyHomeGrown.com

It’s not often that a packet of seeds is so exciting that I cannot wait until spring to open the flap and take a peek inside.  Glass Gem corn is a clear exception! The Glass Gem heirloom corn variety hit … Continue reading →

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