Heirloom tomatoes are grown from seeds that have been passed down in families for many generations, and they are also available commercially. They are an organic variety of tomatoes that are very different from the ruby red tomatoes that we most often find in the grocery store, and they come in a wide variety of colors from red, purple, yellow, green, and even black. There are also some varieties that are striped. Here are some varieties to consider if you are interested in planting some of these tasty, unusual tomatoes in your garden.
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Vegetables and Flowers in the Garden
by Kimberly Hays May 1st, 2013 | Vegetables
I remember when I was growing up, the vegetable garden would be in the back corner of the yard, and the flower gardens were planted close to the patio and around the porches for all to see. It is time to take a hint from the French who have had formal flower gardens that are also include vegetables and herbs. This tradition has gone on for centuries in other countries, all the way back to medieval times. Aside from making the vegetable garden more attractive, the flowers can also be very beneficial.
Adding flowers in the vegetable garden will bring
Adding flowers in the vegetable garden will bring
Vegetables: Easy to Sow and Grow
by Kimberly Hays April 16th, 2013 | Vegetables
If you are interested in planting a garden that is easy to grow instead of putting in a lot of effort, or if you have never tried your hand at vegetable gardening and want to give it whirl, there are several vegetables that will guarantee success. Some vegetables grow more successfully from seedlings and plants, and this can be expensive, especially if they don’t grow to bear vegetables. Instead, plant seeds and sow them yourself. It is very inexpensive, and if you plant the varieties below, you will have these easy to sow and grow vegetables on your table
Make the Bed
by Dennis Mayer April 3rd, 2013 | Vegetables
Depending on where you live, you're anywhere from three to six weeks away from planting your garden. If you're like me, you've already started your seedlings inside, but you're otherwise looking for a way to expel all that green thumbed energy and get a head start on perfecting your vegetable garden. Don't worry, I've devised a plan for you to exercise your green thumb now. Read on to learn more.
A couple of simple ideas:
A couple of simple ideas:
- If you haven't tested your soil yet (especially if you haven't done it in a couple of years), do it now. Right now. Soil tests allow
Kill Fruit Flies Caused by Potted Plants
by Dennis Mayer March 20th, 2013 | Vegetables
We're painfully close to gardening season, but with winter weather still hitting some areas (including Boston), I'm stuck relying on my small collection of potted plants to flex my green thumb. Unfortunately, those plants are causing some trouble in my apartment. Seems my trash can and the potted plants together have conspired to unleash a small colony of fruit flies upon my kitchen. I agitate them every time I mist down my basil plant (not enough to move them out of town, unfortunately). And while they're not necessarily doing any harm, I'd rather not have them on my kitchen
