Harvesting Tomatoes July 30, 2022 Harvesting tomatoes can be trickier than one might think. Not sure exactly when and how to harvest? Read on. Because tomatoes come in so…
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 for making tea and in the kitchen, it is a fantastic…
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 If you’ve ever struggled to get certain seeds to sprout—especially native perennials, trees, or cold-hardy herbs—you’re not alone. Some seeds come with built-in dormancy…
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…
12 Things to Grow for your Thanksgiving Garden October 13, 2021 With careful planning, you can grow most or even all of the side dishes for your holiday feast from your own Thanksgiving garden. This…
Making Compost Tea – Beneficial or Not? October 5, 2021 As the weather starts to turn cooler and fall approaches, I turn my attention to the compost. This is because I have a little…
Fall is the Perfect Time for Planting a Salad Garden August 30, 2021 Is your summer garden winding down? August is often when many bush bean plants – which only produce for about 3 weeks- start slowing…
Increase the Harvest on Pepper Plants July 26, 2021 How do you increase the harvest on pepper plants? Let’s face it. Peppers aren’t the easiest plants to grow in our gardens. They often…
Growing Pumpkins from Your Own Seeds June 10, 2021 So, you’ve saved your first pumpkin seeds! Or, maybe you’ve got that pumpkin from last fall still sitting by the back door, melting into…
