TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE – SEEDS Seed Starting Check packaging date on seed packet. Do not use old seed. Check soil moisture at least twice a day. Don’t allow seed to dry out. Tiny seeds need light…
read moreHERBS Herbs are used for many things. They are used for medicinal purposes for everything from acne to upset stomachs. Most all medicines that are on the market today started out as a derivative or…
read moreVEGETABLE SEED RECOMMENDATIONS Beans Stringless Green Pod – Bush Royalty Purple – Bush Fordhook – Lima Speckled Giants – Lima Kentucky Wonder – Pole Yard Long(Oriental) – Pole Beets Detroit Dark Red Early Wonder Brussel…
read moreWINTER GARDEN HERBS Certainly the best and easiest time of year to plant a garden in our desert climate is in the Fall. As the night time temperatures begin to cool, the garden breathes a…
read moreCOMMON VEGGIE PROBLEMS Poor fruit-set on any vegetable can be caused by extreme temperatures, dry soils, too much shading, poor pollination or excessive nitrogen in the soil. As far as extreme temperatures are concerned, the…
read moreTASTY TOMATOES When do I plant? Due to our short spring and fall growing seasons, when you plant your tomato is very important. During our spring season, you will want to start seeds inside in…
read moreTOMATO VARIETIES Early Girl – It’s hard to find tasty, full-sized fruits like this extra-early in the season! Meaty, ripe, red fruits, 4 to 6 oz., are slightly flattened and bright crimson throughout. Very appealing,…
read moreVEGETABLE PLANTING DATES From To From To Asparagus — seed October 1 March 1 Leek – seed Sept 1 January 15 Bean, Bush – s/p March 1 April 1 Lettuce, Head – seed Sept 1…
read moreVEGETABLE GARDENING A well-planned vegetable garden can be a rewarding experience, providing your household with all the fresh vegetables it can use. What you choose to plant will depend on the time of year and…
read moreHERB GARDENING FOR DUMMIES by Janet Baker OK, I realize this title sounds rude. But now that I have your attention, please read on… Once upon a time, I thought it would be fun to…
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