Sow and Grow Artichokes

Sow and Grow Artichokes

In areas where there are warmer winters, artichokes are perennials. If the winter weather goes below 25°F, then the crowns can die so they have to be handled as annuals in Pittsburgh, PA. Indoor Sowing Tips: In order to germinate, artichoke seeds prefer soil temperatures between 65 and 75°F. Sow the seeds in seed trays […]

Cocktails from Arubua Bars

Mixed Emotions Cocktail

We were recently in Aruba for vacation. What a fantastic vacation spot! Aruba has some really yummy restaurants. First on the list is Caya House located in Noord Aruba. They advertise an oasis of flavors and that is a perfect description. Mixed Emotions was wonderful cocktail. Ingredients: Tequils Resposado Mezcal Fresh Lime Watermelon Juice Garnished […]

Plant Seasons

Seeds to Start Indoors in the Winter

The three main reasons to start some seeds indoors ahead of time in February and March is to get a head start on growing 1)  heat loving plants,  2)  cool season plants (see above) and 3)  root and bulb plants that take FOREVER to grow. HEAT LOVING PLANTS:   This includes veggies such as artichokes, […]