Tidy Treats tomato
Now that hot weather is here to stay for a while, we can plant outdoor containers for our balconies, porches and patios without having to worry about cold nights. We have plenty of great varieties to choose from, and superior potting soils like Ocean Forest and Coco Loco. At last count, we had just a few large decorative ceramic pots left.[Read More]
Though commonly associated with culinary traditions of the Southeastern US, collards originated in Europe, along with kale, cabbage etc., and are easy to grow in cooler climates, too.
Grow collards in full sun (for fastest growth), or part shade. Give them plenty of space, 18” apart. Collards appreciate moist, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter (compost) and applications of compost tea. [Read More]
Baby cucumber
Soil temperature—not the calendar—is the real signal for when seeds will sprout. Soil warms up far more slowly than the air. Many garden crops can be direct-sown this month when your soil is sufficiently warm to support germination and ensure survival of tender seedlings.
Prominent among these are all the vegetables in the group known as Cucurbits, including cucumbers, melons, summer and winter squashes, pumpkins and gourds.
