Cindy's Recipes and WritingsDo you love tomatoes like I do? What is your favorite variety? Hearty Beefsteak, Brandywine, Tomaccico and Yellow Pear are examples of heirloom varieties that will hold true from saved seeds. I like to plant …
Sesame Seeds Know Your Herbs and Spices
I’ve been familiar with sesame seeds and used them in a variety of dishes for some time. I can honestly say until now I didn’t know from what kind of plant they originate. The scientific …
Using Seed Tapes Garden Sense
Seed tapes make spacing seed a breeze. If you ever tried to space a pouch worth of seeds you can appreciate these tapes. Soon its time to start planting outdoors. Uneven ground, slopes and even …
Starting Seeds Indoors Part Two
You have your seeds, planting medium, containers, lights and heating mat. Now what? Now it’s time to get dirty! Here are some tips to get you started. Sow seeds according to packet instructions. For …
Potting Soil is There a Difference?
Potting Soil is There a Difference? Soon it will be time to start planting seeds. Different seeds need different light and water requirements but what about starting soil? Premixed potting soils actually don’t contain any …
Free Calendars Make Good Garden Journals
It seems I get free calendars this time of year everywhere I go, even to my mailbox! Usually I save the ones with pretty pictures and large block dates spaces to note everyday appointments and …