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How Many Persimmons Will a Tree Produce

Often, people want to know how many persimmons they can expect from their tree. The amount of fruit that a tree can produce can be altered by a variety of factors. First of all, each tree is unique in the way that it grows. Even trees of the same species, planted in identical conditions might yield different...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-17-2009
Cherokee Purple Tomato

This spring I asked my husband to order some tomato plants for my garden. He decided to try something new, the Cherokee Purple. It has origins with the native American people of the Cherokee Nation, and it is a Tennessee heirloom tomato. I guess it is true that "You cannot judge a book by its cover"...

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by Bobbie Joe on 07-30-2009
Interesting Container Ideas

If you are looking to decorate the outside of your home, try decorative planters. They allow you to bring living plant material in areas that you might not otherwise be able to. With as many choices that are out there today, you can get containers in about any size, shape, or color that you can imagine...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 07-26-2009
Re: I need suggestions

Hi JC, Welcome to our community. I suggest you maybe start out experimenting with some vegetables that are easy to grow. Here are some posts that should help you to decide, but I sure would grow some tomatoes and peppers as both those are very easy to grow and like the heat of the summer. http://naturehills...

Posted to Gardening for Beginners (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 06-17-2009
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
Juliette Cherry Tomatoes Are Flavorful And Organic

Juliette Cherry Tomatoes are one of the best! They are extremely sweet and won't crack like some other types of cherry tomatoes . They are 1 ounce in weight and have a nice elongated shape. It is best to leave them on the vine to ripen letting the color darken and the fruit will soften making them...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-09-2009
You Don't Have To Go To Dixie To Enjoy This Giant Tomato

If you are looking for an heirloom tomato, you have to try the Dixie Golden Giant . It is unique in color and large fruits. I think they look somewhat like small pumpkins with their orange/yellow flesh. The fruits grow to about 1-2 pounds each and have very few seeds. If you like sweet tomatoes, this...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-04-2009
How About An Orange Blossom Special?

This Orange Blossom Special Organic Tomato is great to grow and will add some new color into your recipes. Solanum Orange Blossom (Tomato) is a firm tomato in a globe shape. The fruits will grow to about 6 to 7 inches. The orange tomatoes contain lots of Vitamin C and Beta Carotene. It is low acid with...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-26-2009
Try The Organic Better Boy Tomato

How much better can it get? If you love Better Boy Tomatoes and want to go Organic, this would be a good option for you. The Solanum Better Boy (Tomato) will produce large harvests of meaty and juicy tomatoes. These are great for slicing as well as cooking. You would also be growing a Guinness World...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-25-2009
Tomato Planting Video From Seed To Outdoor Garden

The folks at Dave's Garden have produced a great tomato gardening video. From timing the tomato seed planting to planting your tomato plants outdoors, this video covers all the basics. Growing tomatoes is not difficult and if you start with our own seeds, you will have a huge product offering to...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 02-07-2009

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