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Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening

Container and Small Space Gardening or How to Grow More in Less Space

Container and Small Space Gardening or How to Grow More in Less Space

Not every gardener is blessed with a large garden and some just don’t want to tend a big space. Regardless…
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Why Organic Seed Matters

Why Organic Seed Matters

You may have noticed while browsing my online store that some of my plants are grown from organic seed. After…
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Vegetables to Start from Seed Indoors or Direct Sow

Vegetables to Start from Seed Indoors or Direct Sow

Download Chart Here Use this handy chart to determine which vegetables to start from seed indoors and which to direct…
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Seed Starting Times for Zone 5

Seed Starting Times for Zone 5

Download Chart Here This chart will help you determine the best time to start vegetable seeds indoors for Zone 5. …
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Pre-Season Garden Planning

Pre-Season Garden Planning

“Anyone who thinks gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the…
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Simple and Delicious Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe

Simple and Delicious Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe

It’s definitely tomato-time! The vines at the 2nd Street Chicken Ranch are heavy with tomatoes — of all sizes and…
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It takes TWO to Tomatillo! Yes, it is true -- you need two tomatillo plants to produce fruit. Tomatillos are out-crossers and don't "self-pollinate" like tomatoes and peppers. They need insects to move the pollen from one plant to the other. If you have one plant, you will no doubt have lovely yellow flowers, but in the end, empty husks. 🙁 BTW, this fact is mentioned on the tomatillo description on my website, yet folks still purchase one plant. Remember it takes two to tomatillo!! (p.s. There will be a few tomatillo plants at our sale on Saturday for anyone who needs a second plant 😁) ... See MoreSee Less

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