Have you thought of the tomato as a fruit? What about strawberries, watermelon, or grapes you eat as vegetables? Everett Griner talks about how genetically, these are considered as fruit,…
Foods to Grow on a Balcony
…the floor, and it will happily grow upwards and produce fruit above everything else. Tomatoes and Hot Peppers will also do well on the balcony. Tomato vines can be trained…
Worst Garden Pest to Watch Out For
…pests we need to keep a daily watch for. Among them, the pesky hornworm – or large green caterpillar known for feasting on tomato crops. Another pesky pest, slugs. Try…
How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms
…Ours. How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms If you’ve ever grown garden tomatoes, chances are you have dealt with hornworms. These green caterpillar pests can be found in most any region of…
Celebrating National Veggie Burger Day
…130 calories per patty. You can grill them, fry them or bake them. You can also layer all your favorite toppings like onion, tomato, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mustard between…
Liquid Fertilizer Made From Waste
…peels. Soak in water for a couple of days and make an infused water to give to the plants. Wood ash from real firewood is especially good for tomato plants….
The California Kitchen: Tomato Coulis
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Tomato Coulis with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Tomato Sauce 1/4 C Sugar…
The California Kitchen: Hot Salsa
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Hot Salsa with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Jalapeno Fire Roasted Tomatoes 1…
Saving Tomato Seeds for Next Year’s Garden
…now to save tomato seeds and turn them into next year’s harvest. First, pick your tomato variety or varieties. It’s important to use high quality tomatoes. Next cut tomatoes in…
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…customized bio-control for fusarium wilt of the tomato. Awarded $770,360. The U.S. Sweet Potato Council, Inc., collaborating with sweet potato commissions and councils in Alabama, California, Louisiana, Mississippi and North…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Tomato Jam
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Sweet Tomato Jam with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Heirloom Tomatos 1/2 C…
The California Kitchen: Pasta Rose Sauce
…1 C Heirloom Tomatoes 1 C Mushrooms 1/4 C Shallots Julienned 1 C Tomato Sauce 1 C Parmesan Cheese 2 T Baklouti Chili Olive Oil 1/4 C Heavy Cream TT…
Top Vegetable Varieties for 2018
…habaneros. Sweet Corn was # 3. Pak Choi, also known as Bok Choy, came in at # 4. A number of different tomato varieties won awards for All American Selection…
Fresher Alternative for Vending Machines
…order salads. And not just tired old lettuce and one tomato or a few carrot peelings. This robotic vending machine will offer plenty of fresh romaine, kale, arugula, snow peas,…