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Growing Tomatoes Series

Everything you need to know about growing tomatoes and a few of my favorite recipes!

Seven Pro Tips for Growing Great Tomatoes This Year

Seven Pro Tips for Growing Great Tomatoes This Year

Here’s a gardening truth – just about everyone grows tomatoes, and why not? Nothing compares to the flavor of a…
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Heirlooms and GMOs: Why I’m Growing Both This Year

Heirlooms and GMOs: Why I’m Growing Both This Year

Pssst… Don’t tell anyone, but I’ve got a dirty little secret growing in my greenhouse.I’m growing genetically modified (GM) tomatoes—six…
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The Juicy, Weird, and Wonderful Secrets of the Tomato

The Juicy, Weird, and Wonderful Secrets of the Tomato

Tomatoes may be the highlight of the summer garden, but beneath their shiny red skins lies a world full of…
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How To Plant Tomatoes Like A Pro: Timing, Tips, and Troubleshooting

How To Plant Tomatoes Like A Pro: Timing, Tips, and Troubleshooting

It’s tomato time for many of us living in the Coeur d’Alene region—a time when hope and optimism run high…
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How to Rescue and Ripen Late-Season Green Tomatoes

How to Rescue and Ripen Late-Season Green Tomatoes

Without a doubt, it’s been another challenging growing season in northern Idaho. Cold weather in May and June saw overnight…
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Tomato Tapenade: A Simple Appetizer that is Simply Delicious

Tomato Tapenade: A Simple Appetizer that is Simply Delicious

I love to entertain, especially in the summer when produce from the garden is most abundant. One delicious and super-easy…
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