Better ways for keeping birds out of blueberries! We’ve come up with a simple and inexpensive technique for keeping birds out of blueberries (and other berries too). Instead of netting, we’re now using sheer, semi-opaque curtain panels and clothes pins. That’s because, these hold up to wind and rain. And they’re easy to open and… Read more »
Growing a Tomato that Stores Well into Winter
Do you dream of growing great winter storage tomato in your home garden? If you’re anything like me, you pine for a good, garden-fresh, ripe tomato in the mid-winter months. Sure, hothouse tomatoes have come a long way in recent years. And, those grocery store “on-the-vine” winter tomatoes can provide the illusion of garden-fresh. But… Read more »
Best Tomatoes to Grow
Looking for the best tomatoes to grow? We’ve put together a short list of the best tomatoes to grow. Or, at least these are our favorites. And, we’ve been growing tomatoes for decades. So, we’ve included some sugary cherries, succulent slicers, all-purpose all-stars, container performers, and pastes with aplomb. Plus, we’ll even discuss tomatoes you… Read more »
Should Perennials Be Divided in Fall or Spring?
Do you know when to divide perennials? Dividing perennials can help your garden in many ways. This practice can help you save money. And it may keep your garden blooming better over time. And those things make for a great garden! However, if you don’t know the optimal time to divide your perennials, you might… Read more »
Greenhouse Gardening Resources
Looking for greenhouse gardening resources? We often present classes on how how to use greenhouses and other season extenders in your garden. That’s because these tools help extend your growing season. Moreover, tools like offer more uses than just extending your gardening season! In fact, some of these tools might help you with issues like… Read more »