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Red Hot Buys
Apr. 1st-30th
"Tomato Mania" sale
Apr. 4th-7th
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Beginning April 16th
April 25th
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Tomato or Christmas bulb?
Who ever thought of this?
Hang red Christmas tree bulbs on plants before tomatoes ripen. When birds come to peck them they become discouraged and leave,so when tomatoes actually ripen, the fooled birds are not interested!
Very clever.
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KIMBERLY'S ITEM OF INTEREST | |
Whitney Farms Organic & Natural All-purpose Plant Food is the product for lush and plentiful gardens. A product that is organic and natural. The name says it all.
This plant food contains Organic-Gro Beneficial Microbes that biologically enhance the natural plant food by assisting in the breakdown of organic matter into nutrients. Whitney Farms also feeds with protein based nitrogen, not manure. It stimulates root development increasing  nutrient uptake as well as water efficiency for plants. Whitney Farms all-in-one particle allows for easy application for vegetables, flowers, trees, and shrubs in flower beds or containers. This product is made with 88% renewable resources and is 100% biodegradable.
Whitney Farms has provided a plant food that naturally feeds our plants and is easy to apply, a great organic choice.
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This is the time to plant your vegetables; especially those juicy, red tomatoes. Here's a few tips on how to grow tomatoes from our knowledgeable garden lady, Heidi.
First pick an area in your yard that gets 6 or more hours of full sun daily. Next decide if you will be growing your tomatoes in the ground or in a container. If you will be growing your tomatoes in the ground, you should amend the soil in the hole before you plant. A recommendation on soil for planting tomatoes is Harvest Supreme or Redi-Gro Planting Mix with Chicken Manure which is currently in our "Tomato Mania" sale ad. These both are great for planting vegetables. You can also use amendments that already contain plant food. Dig your hole at least 2x2 and mix the dirt that came out of the hole 50/50 with the soil amendment and place it back in the hole, firming as you go. Dig a hole large enough to hold the size of the root ball of the tomato you are planting. Place the correct amount of starter fertilizer (I call it baby food) in the soil directly under and around where your tomato root ball will be placed; mix it in with the soil in the hole. Then place your tomato in the hole and fill in soil around it. It's okay to plant your tomato deeper then it was in the pot it came out of.
Now, if you decide to plant your tomato in a container, be sure to pick a container large enough to give the tomato roots room to grow. I like a pot that is at least 16 inches wide and 2-3 feet deep. Fill the container with a good potting soil, with or without fertilizer. If without, add the correct amount of a starter fertilizer in the soil before planting, making sure to mix it in with the soil in the pot. Keep in mind container grown tomatoes will need more watering and regular  feedings.
Make sure you put a tomato cage or some sort of support early on in the growth of your tomatoes, so they stay up off the ground and away from slugs and snails.
As your tomatoes grow, watch out for eaten leaves or holes in your tomatoes which signals that you have a tomato hornworm eating your plants and fruit. There are multiple types of products to control these caterpillars.
Get out and plant some tomatoes in your yard and enjoy the fruits of your labor. You can't beat the taste or price of home grown tomatoes.
~Heidi Clark
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Container Gardening | | |
Container gardening is an ideal solution when you want color in a specific space. Simply find a container that suits your needs, make sure it has holes in the bottom for adequate water drainage, fill it with potting soil and then add your plants. When choosing your plants remember: Thrill- Fill- Spill.
Your "thrill" plant will provide eye-catching height. Choose a tall grass, a striking flower like salvia or a colorful bush such as heavenly bamboo.
 The "fill" plants will be of medium height and width filling the space between the thrill plant and spill plants. Vinca, Nemesia, and Impatiens are available in a multitude of colors. "Spill" plants will cascade over the edge of the container. Ipomoea, Calibrachoa, and Bacopa will all send color trailing down the container.
Let yourself go wild with your Thrill-Fill-Spill color and texture choices creating your personal, unique container garden, just be prepared for all the compliments.
~Telma Weatherford |
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Favorite Types of Tomatoes | | |
Tomatoes come in all types of varieties, shapes and colors. I will try to explain some differences in them for you. First let me tell you about types.
Hybrid: Tomatoes that are developed by crossing different varieties to get the desired properties, size, shape, and disease resistance. They come in a variety of colors and shapes.
Open Pollinated: Tomatoes that can be replanted using the seed from one year to the next. Heirloom falls in this group.
Heirloom: Tomatoes that were developed on purpose or by accident as far back as the 1800's. They don't have the disease resistance of the newer hybrids, but the flavor is hard to beat. These varieties come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes; some quite unique.
We carry many varieties of tomatoes and can help you select the perfect plant for your taste and culinary needs.
~Heidi Clark |
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