What’s the good in growing food if you don’t get to eat it, right? It’s one thing to know how to garden, and it’s another to make delicious meals out from it. So here are some tips I’ve learned for handling, prepping, and cooking homegrown veggies. Don’t Leave Them On The Plant Too Long With a few exceptions, younger fruit…
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I don’t do a lot of tomato variety reviews on this site (although I really should!), but today I’m bringing you a review of the bold and beautiful pineapple tomato. The name itself is sure to intrigue any tomato gardener, but don’t be fooled into thinking this tomato is something of a cross between a pineapple and a tomato. The…
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I’ve written before about some of the myths surrounding the use of Epsom salts in the garden, but today I’m going to share with you some good reasons to keep Epsom salts in your garden shed. While Epsom salts aren’t the secret ingredient for growing great tomatoes as some would say, they are a good source of micronutrients for your…
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If you’re like me, you’ve been collecting tomato seeds for the last several seasons. You might also be like me in that you enjoy growing new varieties every year. This can lead to a build up of quite a variety of tomato seeds in your seed collection. But exactly how long are tomato seeds viable? Tomato seeds are viable for…
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Pumpkins are a staple in fall decor, and more and more we’re seeing families choose unique and, you might even say, ugly pumpkins for their holiday decorating projects. So I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the most unusual pumpkin varieties to look for this fall. Side note: All pumpkins are a type of…
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