
Archive for April, 2011
>Cucs and Tomatoes Variety Review – 1 month in
Posted in cucumbers, tomato on April 29, 2011| Leave a Comment »

>Tomatillo Production
Posted in Vegetables on April 27, 2011| 1 Comment »
>Last year was my first year growing tomatillos. I love the flavor and couldn’t wait to make all kinds of salsas and sauces, but much to my disappointment the plants would not set fruit. They finally produced about 10 total near the tail end of the summer, but that was hardly a good crop.
>Garden Firsts
Posted in cucumbers, pepper, tomato on April 20, 2011| Leave a Comment »
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With the move and having to wait on the deer fence, my garden got in a few weeks later than I would have liked. It can be a little discouraging to see others’ plants doing so well, where mine seem to be stagnant, especially my heirloom tomatoes. At least I’ve had a few firsts this week though, including my first ripe cherry tomato (Sun Gold).


>Not All Gardening is Fun
Posted in pests on April 17, 2011| 3 Comments »
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Last night my friend and I were admiring the giant yucca stalk that will soon be covered in flowers, when we discovered my nemesis.
>Bloom Day 4/15
Posted in bloom day on April 15, 2011| 1 Comment »