Seeds and Plants

Johnny’s Selected Catalog – Fruit

In the Johnny’s Selected Seeds 2017 Catalog, they have 10 types of melons – who knew there were so many! There is Ananas, Asian, Butterscotch, Cantaloupe, Charentais, Canary, Crenshaw, Galia, Honeydew and Piel de Sapo. Under Charentais there are two personal sized options called Escorial and Savor which both grow to 2 pounds. There are […]

Seed and Bulb Ideas

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Catalog

While I have to admit that I never bought seeds from Baker Creek, I plan on it this year.   I’d like to share my thoughts on this seed catalog as it is the first 2017 one that came in the mail: 1) It has glossy pages with beautiful pictures of the vegetables, fruit, herbs and […]

Bush Tomato Seed Ideas

Seed Ideas for Bush Tomatoes

When you are purchasing tomato seeds, check to see if they are determinate or indeterminate.   Determinate tomato plants grow in a bush form.  Indeterminate tomato plants grow on a pole in a vine form. The following are some options for round red tomatoes: Botanical Interest offers Ace 55, Better Bush which is a good […]