Category Archives: Vegetables

Tomato Trellises

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Jay White

If you have ever grown tomatoes, you know they have to be trellised.  If this is going to be your first year growing tomatoes, understand that “they have to be trellised”.  I have yet to meet the tomato bush that … Continue reading →

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2013 Garden Experiment-Companion Planting of Marigolds and Tomatoes

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jay White

Each year I like to try some kind of experiment in the garden.  I truly believe that the best way to become a better gardener is to try new things.  This year I will be putting one of the most … Continue reading →

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Growing Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jay White

I love the holidays.  The kids come home.  We eat, we visit, and then I try to get them to help me in the garden.  Before they get here, my wife always reminds me that when company comes they are … Continue reading →

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Planting Time – Finally!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jay White

This year I built a new vegetable garden.  I tilled up a 35’ X 20’ area next to my orchard and berry trellis.  Because of this, I was extremely excited.  I had grand plans for an early planting of mature tomatoes that … Continue reading →

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Planting Etiolated Tomatoes

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Jay White

This year, I am pretty certain that I have ruined my tomatoes.  To say I am disappointed is an understatement.  I am not really sure what went wrong. I created a grow center in my mudroom out of a metal … Continue reading →

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Signs of Spring

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jay White

Right now, if you are a Zone 9 gardener, you are busy.  If you haven’t already gambled and done much of your spring planting, you will soon.  If you are not planting, you are weeding, tilling or otherwise preparing your … Continue reading →

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Start your tillers!!!!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Jay White

Even though you did not see it on the calendar, last weekend was the end of winter for the Zone 9 gardener.  Ok, I realize that by making that declaration in print I am probably dooming us to a late season freeze.  … Continue reading →

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