The Best Way to Store Tomatoes August 31, 2022 What is the best way to store tomatoes? Is the refrigerator really the enemy of the tomato we’ve been told it is? What about…
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…
