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Growing Tomatoes
Tomatoes are such a versatile crop to grow with thousands of varieties, shapes, flavors and textures. I use tomatoes in many meals throughout a week. Plus, tomatoes are one of first things I learned how to can. Growing tomatoes can be a beginner garden crop. They grow almost everywhere and can supply you with mountains of fresh produce during the summer and fall. Learn how I start tomatoes from seed and how I manage the growing season to harvest. There are many types of tomatoes but I like to break it down to 3 main groups. First group are small, cherry like tomatoes. They are also called grape tomatoes. Most…
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Growing Garlic
Garlic is a bulb plant within the onion family. It grows by reproducing new bulbs each year. Planting garlic is simple. Growing garlic is great not only to use in cooking but it often repels pests trying to invade the garden. Grow garlic with tomatoes and onions for a salsa garden or plant in between carrots to confuse the carrot rust fly. Anywhere with plenty of sun is a great place for garlic. There are two main types of garlic. Soft neck and hard neck. Soft neck garlic is usually grown in warmer climates. It has a mild flavor with strong flexible leaves to braid during storage. They last between…
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Best Companion Garden Flowers
It may sound odd to plants flowers with your herbs and vegetables but they are a must in my garden. Having many different plants in the garden creates bio-diversity. Bio-diversity is necessary for a healthy garden. Flowers can deter pests and shelter beneficial bugs. Strong smelling flowers can also confuse pests that are looking for a particular plant to feed on. Flowers are also so beautiful and pollinators love when I can fit them in. Now lets see what are the best companion garden flowers are my favorite. Bachelors Buttons Bachelor Buttons are great early flowers for pollinators. They are small flowers that come in many colors. Cut fresh flowers…
