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Tomato Test: Miracle Gro General Purpose Food or Tomato Food- Which is best?

Tomato Test: Miracle Gro General Purpose Food or Tomato Food- Which is best?

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

Garden Squirrels...Friend or Foe?

Garden Squirrels...Friend or Foe?

When I first noticed the squirrels running across our back fence it was love at first sight. So cute, so entertaining…..so cute….so demanding…so cute….so, well, destructive! While I have heard of squirrels chewing through roof vents and wiring we haven’t had that problem. Ours just

Time for a Garden Party - Flowers and Food!

Time for a Garden Party - Flowers and Food!

Gardeners just love to share. Whether it’s a geranium cutting, a pack of seeds or just a “come enjoy my roses”, gardeners just like to share the beauty….it’s half the fun of growing things! Our deck is surrounded by the miniature climbing rose Jeanne Lajoie. It’s

Raised Bed Gardening From the Ground Up!

Raised Bed Gardening From the Ground Up!

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