Hardening off young tender plants so they can withstand the heat, wind, rain and cold swings of Spring is the most important thing you can do before transplanting seedlings to your outdoor garden, particularly if you started your plants indoors. Jump to: Step by Step for Transplanting Seedlings Outdoors | Pro Tips | Troubleshooting | …
Starting tomato and pepper seeds is a science and an art and this is a “how-to” post for successful seed germination
As you design your kitchen garden, the first step is, of course, based on what you like to eat. The next step involves assessing your available space and your local climate. An additional factor that is often overlooked is what grows well together, an approach generally called companion planting. Jump to: Key Considerations | Best …
There is really nothing that compares in flavor to a homegrown tomato. For those living in urban areas, there are certainly some specific challenges. These but these limitations can often be overcome with a little research and imagination. Here are some ideas to consider if you want to experience the flavor of home-grown tomatoes, but …
Every spring I sell heirloom tomato plants at the farmers’ markets and I’m always trying to organize the information in a way that is not so overwhelming for people. Based on the questions I have received over the years, I’ve put together a chart that compares popular heirloom tomato varieties against each other. Of course …