Garden Gem is a fairly new hybrid tomato variety that was developed at the University of Florida. The research team at Florida set out to create a commercial type tomato that actually tastes good. Through extensive testing and breeding, they created what they called the perfect tomato. But wait a sec…what does ‘commercial type tomato’ mean? Commercial Tomatoes Commercial type…
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As part of my journey to homesteading, I’m focusing on ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle without feeling frustrated about the changes. Since old habits are hard to break, I know I’ve got to take baby steps if I really want to succeed. Luckily, I’ve found that simple changes can make a big difference. Reduce My favorite way to reduce…
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We love hanging out around the firepit. One of my favorite things to do is lean back in an Adirondack chair with a cold brew and cozy fire to warm the toes. But sometimes getting a fire going in the pit is a frustrating task. While hubz is sent hunting and foraging for branches like a woodchuck, the rest of…
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Today was one of those great days when my husband and I got to walk and talk in the tomato field. We spent a few minutes admiring our tomatoes and smashing caterpillars together. I am fascinated by the tomato bugs in our garden. They make me mad sometimes, but they are interesting. Beetles and Larvae Here are some Colorado potato…
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Have you ever noticed the little hairs on tomato plants? Some varieties look downright fuzzy and others have just a few sparse hairs. There has been much study about why a tomato plant has hair, and we now understand that these fuzzy strands that look like hair have a very important role for the tomato plant. Ready to grow your own tomatoes from…
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