Spring’s First Planting is Easy and Early — Peas!

Peas go first! Peas are among the easiest and earliest plants to go in the ground in Spring.  Most seed packets say four to six weeks before the last expected frost.  For me in growing zone 7B that means mid-February.  (For an explanation of growing zones, check…

Strawberries in the ground — Cooking peppers from the freezer

I LOVE strawberries! And, I have a pretty good record of growing them. The bunnies also have a VERY good track record of eating them. This year I hope to foil the bunnies with my new deer and bunny proof fence! Foiling the wildlife!…

The Paradox of Winter

Winter in the garden is a time of renewal and growth. Growing hardy greens in the snow can be done and they make delicious comfort food on snowy nights. Looking out at this snowy scene you wouldn’t think anything could be growing in the…

Love Those Mouthwatering Tomatoes!

The Icon of Summer Tomatoes and corn — the icons of summer. I don’t usually grow corn as it takes a lot of room, water and fertilizer but tomatoes are a must have. Over the years I’ve had good luck and not so good….