It's only been recently that grape tomatoes have become popular with gardeners and cooks. These small, cherry-type tomatoes are set apart by their egg-like shape and their sweet flavor. They are generally smaller than cherry tomatoes – roughly the size of a grape, in fact. They … [Read more...]
Guide to Growing Early Girl Tomatoes
Early Girl tomatoes are an extremely popular variety that is one of the most common supermarket and backyard vegetable garden varieties in the U.S. This indeterminate variety grows to about the size of a tennis ball and has the look and shape of what most people would equate with … [Read more...]
Growing Edible Seed Pods
Many of the common garden plants we all enjoy are seed pods (think peas, beans, and other legumes). Â Other plants that have edible seed pods are not as obvious or well-known, such as rose hips and radish seeds.There is a whole world of edibles out there beyond the common grocery … [Read more...]
Sauce Tomatoes: Best Varieties
One of the things that many gardeners enjoy growing fresh tomatoes for is to make sauces. Whether it's a favorite spaghetti topping, a fun salad garnish, or a thick pasty sauce for any of a number of cultural recipes, growing your own tomatoes for it is the way to go. Some … [Read more...]
Pea Weevils: How to Prevent and Control
Pea weevils are more often a problem in agricultural fields than the home garden, but if you notice leaves with scalloped cuts around the edges or pea pods with deformed or missing seeds, pea weevils are the likely culprit. Proper soil preparation and planting can prevent most … [Read more...]
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