Sweet Pepper Varieties

Shishito Peppers

Oh my, shishito peppers are so yummy! I had them a few times at a restaurant and decided that I had to start growing them!  Features: 1) Shishitos are sweet with a smoky flavor. 2) They are in the range of 50 to 200 on the Scoville heat range which means that they are mild.  Once […]

Pests

Spotted Lanternfly Life Cycle

Just saw a lanternfly near my herb garden.  I am not happy at all!  Once you see one, you know more are coming.  While the adult lanternflies will die over the winter, they will lay their eggs between September and December which will start hatching the following May.  When they lay their eggs, they don’t […]

Cherry Tomato Varieties

Purple Bumble Bee Cherry Tomatoes

Well I think the name of Purple Bumble Bee cherry tomato is a bit deceiving!  This is another variety in the Artisan Bumble Bee Series.  Last time, we talked about the Sunrise Bumble Bee. Features: 1) These cherry tomatoes are purple/red color with green streaks. 2) Purple Bumble Bee cherry tomatoes will bear fruit that […]