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Best Soil For Blueberries

Are you thinking of adding some Jersey Blueberries to your garden? Maybe you want to grow some Northblue Berries for fresh eating in July. If you are thinking of adding blueberry bushes to your garden, it is a good idea to check your soil before doing any planting. Blueberry shrubs can be a little picky...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-06-2009
Can you describe a sucker branch?

Sure and while I am answering that question, I will add a few more terms that I have been asked about. Mulch can be grass clippings, wood chips, rotted leaves, straw, old newspapers or even black plastic. Mulch is basically a groundcover that does not grow. Make sure it is deep enough (about 3-6 inches...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 05-20-2009
What are organic plants?

In 1990 the federal government passed the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA). This law set standards for growing organic plants such as Freemont Organic Cauliflower . The grower must use the specific growing practices and materials the government has defined. Using only approved government inputs (growing...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 04-29-2009
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
Sungold Organic Cherry Tomatoes Are Well Worth A Try

The Sungold Organic Tomato Solanum Sungold is one of the best varieties of cherry tomatoes. It is a vigorous growing plant and very productive. The best time for eating is when they turn an orange color. Their flavor will knock you out it is so good. They will begin to produce early in the season and...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-25-2009
Organic Striped German Tomatoes, Enjoy Their Sweet Taste

For a sweet fruity flavor, the Solanum Striped German (Tomato) is a wonderful choice. It also has a very interesting flesh that is marbled and can add some extra pizazz on your dinner table. The fruit itself is medium large and is flat in shape. It is ribbed nicely with yellow and red coloring. The Striped...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-24-2009
Tollie's Sweet Organic Peppers, You Have To Try Them!

Capsicum Tollie's Sweet (USDA Organic) Pepper is a pepper that many gardeners find to be one of their favorites. Its versatility is commendable. It is an Italian Heirloom so has been grown successfully for many years. The fruits are 4 to 5 inches long that will ripen to a deep red color. They are...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-23-2009
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
Organic Tennessee Cheese Pepper, Interesting Name - Great Flavor!

The Organic Tennessee Cheese Pepper has been typically used for high quality paprika in Spain. Capsicum Tennessee Cheese (USDA Organic) Pepper, Capsicum 'Tennessee Cheese' has a flattened base and thick skin. It's shape is also compared to an apple. It's flavor is delicious. The Tennessee...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-21-2009
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

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