It was a man named Charles Lathrop Pack, head of the National War Garden Commission who coined the phrase “Victory Garden” during World War I. Credit him because it was much more positive than “War…Continue Reading
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You say Tomato
If trying a few tomatoes remember to look at the tag of the tomato plant you are buying. You will see somewhere on the tag it will tell you if the plant is indeterminate, determinate,…Continue Reading
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“Lettuce” Talk
When it comes to home grown vegetables, there’s no question that tomatoes and peppers top the list in popularity. In the past few years however, the interest in both eating and drinking your garden has…Continue Reading
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A “Root” Awakening
As we put January in the rear view mirror, February and March provide the opportunity for seed starting…….a “root” awakening. How therapeutic to smell and touch fresh soil again even if it’s only a bag…Continue Reading
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Weeding by example
In the 1940’s, Victory Gardens were the thing to do in your backyard to support the war effort. Our current economy has created a trend to again “grow your own food” and has increased interest…Continue Reading