The Last Frost of 2022 – South Dakota USDA Zone 4 & 5
A late frost in USDA Zone 4 and 5 this year. How I protected my plants and the limited damage.
Summer Dishes I am Looking Forward to the Most
The best summer dishes, using your garden produce. Tomatoes, garlic, noodle beans, peppers, herbs…
Garden Chores – Mid to Late May – USDA Zone 4 & 5
Another month, another list a garden chores to prepare for. Inventories of plants, making sure you the plants you need for your favorite recipes,. Shopping for summer items i.e. sunblock, garden sleeves…
Aunt Ruby’s German Green Tomato Guide
The flavor of the Aunt Ruby’s German Green tomato is typical of a large green tomato. Mild, low acid and slightly sweet. The plants germinate easily, have average disease resistance and have the average production one would expect from a large heirloom tomato plant…
New Tomatoes I am Growing This year – Most from Renaissance Farms – Seeds of Love
Some rare varieties of tomato I am growing and reviewing this year: Kenneth Pienolo, Sart Roloise, Bread and Salt, Goatbag, Dwarf Wherokowhai…and more, many from Renaissance Farms.
My Five Favorite Garden YouTubers
Some known, some new, here are my favorite youtube garden channels. FYI James Prigioni is only missing during the off season.
Best Chop and Drop Options for Northern Gardeners
Chop and Drop is a method of mulching and soil amending.
A Pepper Story
A Short Story about Peppers
When to Harvest Garlic – Rule of Five
Check to see how many leaves of the garlic are dried, that will tell you when to harvest garlic without digging it up too soon!
Another Favorite Pepper – Criolla De Cocina
Criolla is a rich smoky slightly sweet pepper that takes time to ripen, yet is worth the wait.