Feed the Tomatoes and Veggies
Heirloom Vegetable Seeds By Sandy Swegel So more of them will feed you. Last week we talked about being on the home stretch for the vegetable garden (at least here in Zone 5.) Lots of plants are super stressed this year by early rains and now intense heat. In Colorado, some farmers are only now […]
Stay the Course: End of Season Gardening Tips.
Gardening Tips by Sandy Swegel It may still be blistering hot, but gardeners, especially in Zone 5, are on the home stretch. Days are getting noticeably shorter. Much of the work of the year culminates in the next month as it’s time to bring the harvest home so here are some end of season gardening […]
When are your tomatoes ready to pick?
Tips for Picking Tomatoes by Sandy Swegel You might think this is a completely obvious question. You pick tomatoes when they are red and falling off the vine ready to eat. But I asked a few gardening friends how they decided when to harvest tomatoes and as always, with gardeners, there are more opinions than […]