Wondering what to Plant?

Plant a successive crop of lettuces.  What in the world does that mean?  By planting in 'succession' it will ensure that you have salads consistently throughout the summer.  As temperatures get warmer, lettuces tent to 'bolt' which is when the plant thinks that it is done producing the leaves that we eat and thinks that …

Wondering what to Plant?

Plant a successive crop of lettuces.  What in the world does that mean?  By planting in 'succession' it will ensure that you have salads consistently throughout the summer.  As temperatures get warmer, lettuces tent to 'bolt' which is when the plant thinks that it is done producing the leaves that we eat and thinks that …

Tomato Tip!

Planting tomatoes in July?  Lay them along the ground!  This way, the leaves that are beginning to decompose will turn into roots and will acclimatize the plants much faster than if they were planted upright!

Make the Most of Your Zucchini

I planted my zucchini seeds in late June, not expecting them to do much of anything.  It's now the middle of August and they are huge plants that are producing like crazy!  So at what point do you pick the perfect zucchini?  They seem to double in size over night, and with the growth their …