Shishito Peppers July 19, 2022 No doubt you have enjoyed shishito peppers out at the more trendy restaurants. They make a very tasty summertime appetizer and are popping up…
How to Tell Male and Female Squash Blossoms Apart May 12, 2022 Male and female squash blossoms sometimes can look a lot alike. But if you want to increase your vegetable yield, there’s one sure fire…
Germinating Seeds in a Paper Towel April 15, 2022 Starting, or germinating seeds in a paper towel is an often recommended method for fool-proof seed starting. But why and, more importantly, what’s the…
How to Grow an Apricot Tree from Seed March 16, 2022 Last year I decided to grow an apricot tree from seed. For the last 16 months I have been stratifying, germinating, testing and watching….
Grow a Salsa Garden this Spring March 1, 2022 If you are planning your spring garden and scouring through seed catalogues, here’s a thought for you. You could grow a salsa garden this…
Guide to Growing Rosemary February 10, 2022 Rosemary is a wonderful culinary herb to grow. In addition to its use in the kitchen, it makes a fantastic ornamental plant with purple…
Saving Tomato Seeds for Next Year’s Garden – the Fermentation Method January 25, 2022 Have you started your own tomato plants from seed yet? Saving Tomato Seeds for next year’s garden is a little bit more work than…
Seed Stratification January 9, 2022 What is seed stratification? Seed stratification is an important concept for many gardeners to understand. Not all seeds are ready right away to germinate…
Make your own Fertilizer for Vegetables January 3, 2022 Fertilizers have become so expensive. And there are so many to choose from. I’m often asked if there’s a way to make your own…
Grow an Indoor Citrus Tree from Seed December 19, 2021 Growing an orange or lemon tree is really easy, and this is such a great activity for kids. Anyone can grow an indoor citrus…
