Gardening

Cross pollination can only occur between plants in the same species. Cross pollination effects the seeds of the fruit. Typically, a cross will only be seen if seeds are saved.

No matter what is going on in my life, the garden welcomes me with open arms. This is why I encourage everyone to garden at least once in their life. I have a fast paced brain, I am always thinking about something. It’s very rare for me to be thinking about nothing. I’m always thinkingContinue reading “Finding Solace in the Garden”

If you haven’t read my Phonemic Awareness in the Garden post, go back and read that first. This will be an extenuation of that activity. If it’s possible, get your hands on some pea pods. If you do not have access to garden fresh peas, you can pick up Sugar Snap Peas from the groceryContinue reading “Pea Garden Math”

Before you start your seeds indoors, you need to know your last frost date. My last frost date is April 24th. It is generally recommended that you should start tomato seeds 6-8 weeks before your last frost. Go to Farmer’s Almanac and put in your zip code to find your last frost date. Then IContinue reading “Starting Tomatoes Inside”

I live in zone 6a, but as you can see in the map above, zone 6a stretches from the west coast to the east coast. These areas are vastly different from each other. Indiana’s climate is much different than Arizona, but both states have 6a hardiness zones. The plant map you see above, refers solelyContinue reading “Growing Vegetables: Your Zone Doesn’t Matter”

This year I am growing plants for myself and for some of my family. I will be limited on my growing space this year. I opted for practical varieties, like ones that would be good for sauces and eating raw, but I also wanted some that had a wow factor. Here is my list ofContinue reading “Heirloom Tomato Varieties I’m Growing this Season”