There’s still time to replant crops for one more harvest before fall…at least here in Northern California. I just finished picking purple and green beans planted in May so it’s time to turn the soil and begin again! While I got lazy and just seeded long rows last time, this time I used my “garden ruler” to mark out 12″… Read more →
I brought in a bunch of fresh veggies this morning. What to do with them? Saute everything in a little butter or olive oil, add a dollop of cream cheese, 2 eggs and you have a great breakfast….similar to the Sunday Scramble previously posted but totally different veggies=totally different flavor! First wash and chop veggies, then saute in a… Read more →
I wonder, do you really need special tomato food for great tomatoes? What is the difference between general purpose plant food and tomato food anyway? Good question…. Well, general purpose Miracle Gro has 24% nitrogen which is good for leaf development, 8% Phosphate which is good for seed and flower development and finally 16% Potash or Potassium which is good… Read more →
There are so many reasons to garden in raised beds! You can blend your own soil or purchase the perfect soil mix for the plants you want to grow, it is easy to set up a simple drip system to keep the plants well watered, the soil heats up sooner in spring so you can plant earlier, it’s easy to… Read more →