Especially in the spring, it is important to realize when you can sow seeds directly in the ground.  While I used to wing it, this year I bought the 7 inch soil thermometer from Botanical Interests. Do a search and find one that you like online. While the snow is on the way out […]
While this is the first year that I am growing Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce, it is an heirloom which means that this variety has been around a long time. It is a looseleaf type of lettuce. Best Features: 1) Black Seeded Simpson is cold tolerant. 2) It is quite a looker with bright lime green […]
Growing pansies and their cute cousins, violas are easy under the right conditions. Pansies and violas prefer cooler weather and definitely do not like the afternoon sun. Pansies and violas also like water and some organic plant food. I like to plant them in the spring in the hanging baskets in the front of our […]
