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Why Fish Heads are the Secret to Massive Tomatoes (and a few other tested tips)

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

There is nothing more delicious than a juicy tomato picked from a homegrown tomato vine. I can remember plucking and eating fresh tomatoes, warm from the summer sun, from my grandparents garden. My grandparents ran a little country market in Iowa and grew some of the biggest and tastiest tomatoes ever. How did they do it? Here are a few of their time-tested tips that they happily shared with anyone who visited their market.

Garden Mistakes Everyone Wants to Avoid

3 min read | Author - Mary Ellen Ellis

The best gardeners in the world have learned from their mistakes, but there’s no reason to repeat them. Learn from the mistakes of others if you’re just getting started in gardening. You can avoid a lot of problems, save time, and prevent the sad death of plants by learning some common and easy-to-make gardening errors before you make them.

7 Expert Florist Tips for Outstanding Cut Flower Arrangements

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Fresh flowers brighten any space they occupy. I love to grow a number of my favorite flowers just for cutting. Once a week, I make a couple of fresh bouquets during the growing season and place them on my tables. They exude cheer and always seem to bring a smile to my face no matter how many times I look at them.

What to Plant in a West-Facing Garden

3 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Finding the right flowers or vegetables to plant on the west side of your house can be a real challenge. The morning sun is blocked, which means that your plants have to be able to withstand a little shade, but they will also be exposed to direct, hot sunlight in the afternoon. Stick to plants that can grow in full sun to partial shade. If you’re at a loss for what to plant in this tricky section of your garden, this helpful list could give you some ideas.

Why Fish Heads are the Secret to Massive Tomatoes (and a few other tested tips)

Garden Mistakes Everyone Wants to Avoid

7 Expert Florist Tips for Outstanding Cut Flower Arrangements

What to Plant in a West-Facing Garden

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Why Fish Heads are the Secret to Massive Tomatoes (and a few other tested tips)

Garden Mistakes Everyone Wants to Avoid

7 Expert Florist Tips for Outstanding Cut Flower Arrangements

What to Plant in a West-Facing Garden

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Get Social