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Finding Extra Space for Plants

Making the most of your garden space takes a little thought and preparation. If you are planting short-season plants, you can do this by planting them in the shade of mature summer plants. The shady space next to tomatoes would work well for planting such vegetables as spinach , kale, or peas. Adding...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-08-2009
12 Things to Do While Waiting for the First Tomatoes to Ripen

12 Things to Do While Waiting for the First Tomatoes to Ripen By Diane C. Arkins Illustrations by Marilynne Roach One of my most vivid childhood memories is of a sign in the old neighborhood pizza parlor that read GOOD FOOD IS WORTH WAITING FOR. Sage advice, I suppose, but by this time of year backyard...

Posted to The "Weeder's Digest" (Weblog) by shawn-nhn on 07-22-2009
They Practically Grow Themselves

They Practically Grow Themselves By Ruth Zeier Bland Illustrations by Marilynne Roach My Dad felt that if you hadn’t raised a vegetable, it was not worth serving. I remember watching him hoe and water his garden for hours on end. Grandpa was born and raised on the bricks. He longed for gardens, but knew...

Posted to The "Weeder's Digest" (Weblog) by shawn-nhn on 06-11-2009
Vegetables for cool and warm seasons.

Some plants need cooler temperature in order to grow well, and others thrive on warm summer heat. The definition of a cool season is that night temperatures stay above 25º and below 60º. Although the length of time this temperature lingers differs every year, a typical cool season can be less than 60...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-11-2009
Tips on growing tomatoes

Don’t be in too much of a hurry to plant those tomatoes in the spring! Make sure the soil is warmed to a least 65º or more before planting. Then choose a variety that suits your space. The determinate type (“bush” tomatoes), such as Roma , grows about three feet in height. Some determinates are Rutgers...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-08-2009
Try The Thessaloniki Tomato, It's Very Popular!

The Solanum lycopersicum 'Thessaloniki Tomato may be hard to pronounce but easy to grow and even easier to enjoy. This heirloom plant has been around since the 1950's in the United States. It originally was grown in Greece. The production of the plant is high. One of its best attributes is that...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-26-2009
Soldacki Organic Tomatoes Rivals The Brandywine

If you would like to enjoy a beefsteak tomato that rivals the Brandywine for taste and weighs in at a pound or more, the Organic Soldacki tomato , would be a great choice. It's sweet flavor is incomparable. It is a late mid season producer and it will give you a hearty harvest. The flesh is dark...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-22-2009
How About A Tomato That Is Shaped Like A Plum?

The Roma Tomato Solanum Roma (USDA Organic) Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum 'Roma Tomato' is shaped like a plum but has wonderful tomato flavor. The Roma is also high yielding, more than most other tomatoes. The fruits are about 3 inches long and have few seeds making them easy to eat fresh and...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-20-2009
Try This Bull's Heart Tomato!

This "Solanum Coure di Toro (USDA Organic) Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum 'Coure di Toro Tomato' , has taken the name of Coure di Toro which means Bull's Heart. Sounds a little scary but don't let the name fool you. The shape of the tomato is shaped like a bull's heart. This is...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-18-2009
The Big Boy Organic Tomato Is Popular & Meaty

If you want to hang out with the Big Boys , here is your chance! The Solanum Big Boy (Tomato) is one of the most popular tomatoes and being organic just gives you one more reason to grow them. The tomatoes weigh in at about 1 pound and are meaty with lots of juice and flavor. The Big Boys are bright...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-14-2009

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