Well, the weather went from pleasantly cool to uncomfortably warm in no time at all this past week. My peaches are growing well, the nectarines not so well. The apples are all on the branches I didn’t prune during the winter, so I’ll be needing a pole harvester. All the pears decided enough was enough […]
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We may still be waiting for that long hot, dry spell, but we certainly have no shortage of heat, unless that cooling weather that seems to be keeping the temperatures a bit lower in our area decides to stick around longer than expected. Since it’s likely to somewhere between the mid-80’s and 90 much of […]
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It’s time to get some of your favorite (and soon to be favorite) vegetables planted in the garden. Here are some options for you, along with some suggestions and reading assignments to give you a jump start on a bountiful harvest. In our area, it’s best to plant arugula, kale/greens, okra, and field peas via […]
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We have a huge selection of tomato plants, both heirloom and hybrid, including several organic varieties! Some of the many varieties we carry include: * Better Boy (Hybrid) Great disease resistance and reliability One of best tasting slicing tomatoes available Yields tons of tomatoes Indeterminate (bears fruit throughout the season instead of only one harvest time) * Early […]
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The best companion plants not only improve the growth or flavor of their mates, but also repel insects and critters. Aromatic plants usually make good companions, with their abilities to discourage or distract unwanted munchers in your garden. The would-be diners are either put off by the fragrance of the plant, or are simply don’t […]
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