Sow and Grow Tomatoes

Sow and Grow Tomatoes

Whether you grow pole or bush tomatoes, you need to give them a head start just like peppers so I don’t recommend sowing the seeds outside. Indoor Sowing Tips:  In order to germinate, tomato seeds prefer a temperature between 70°F and 90°F.  Based on this, start the seeds under grow lights and with a seed […]

Cocktails from Pittsburgh Bars

Azalea and Barrel-Aged Manhattan

We went to dinner at Juniper Grill and had to try some new cocktails that were crafted in honor of the U.S. Open. This Azalea cocktail complimented the grilled mahi tacos! Azalea Ingredients: Iron City Distilling Gin Pineapple Juice – so yummy Fresh Lemon Grenadine Barrel-Aged Manhattan Ingredients: Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon Carpano Classico […]

Bee Balm Varieties

Bee Balm

Did you know that there are perennial, tender perennial and annual versions of Bee Balm?  Today’s topic is the perennial one. Features: After seeing a beautiful bee balm plant at Murando Cheese Company at the Finger Lakes in NY, I decided to purchase some for my yard.   I purchased my plants but you can grow […]