Artichoke Varieties

Tavor Artichoke

This is the first year that I actually figured out how to grow artichokes.    In Pittsburgh, you have to grow artichokes as an annual.  In warmer locations (zone 7 and above), you can grow it as a perennial.  I selected the variety called Tavor Artichoke from High Mowing Seeds because it matures in about […]

Sow And Grow Blooms

Flower Container Ideas

We traveled over Labor Day weekend to Chicago and Milwaukee to see some baseball games with our son who is an avid baseball fan.  I took some pictures of some pretty flower arrangements in containers.  Hope that these photos give you some ideas for next summer. . .  the first two are from Chicago in […]

Fruits Harvest and Store

Freezing Peaches

While I could can my peaches, it is easier to freeze them.  Here is how I do it. . . You will need a pot, bowl, strainer, spoon with holes, cutting board, knife, cookie sheets, spatula, freezer, containers for the freezer, peaches, lemon juice and water.  Also, you will need some free time.  This year the peaches ripened […]