…at the same time as your tomatoes. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Growing a Unique Tuber that Looks Like a Potato, Tastes Like a Fruit…
What to Cross Off Your Gardening To-Do List This Month
…soil ready and deciding exactly what you want to plant. One suggestion, plant tomatoes and peppers as well as pumpkins that you will enjoy in the months ahead. Listen to…
Increase Your Harvest Using Your Own Hands
…lacking in their area. Some plants that might need a lending hand from you, include egg plants, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, beans, strawberries, melons, and zucchinis, just to name a few….
The California Kitchen: Rock Cod Provencal
…Heirloom Tomatoes 2 T Herb de Provencal Seasoning 1 T Butter TT S+P Listen to Albert prepare Rock Cod Provencal below. The California Kitchen: Rock Cod Provencal For this and…
Common Diseases that Can Dampen Your Summer Tomato Crops
…from them. Use the same controls as for septoria leaf spot. Mosaic virus attacks many kinds of plants and is common in tomatoes. While mosaic virus doesn’t kill the plant,…
Tomato Plant Diseases to Watch Out for this Summer
…quickly spreads spores to other leaves. Control leaf spot by not crowding your tomatoes. Fusarium and Verticillium Wilt are caused by fungi in the soil that enter through young roots,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering NASS estimating an increase for California processing tomatoes and…
Processing Tomatoes, Walnuts See Slight Forecast Increase
The National Agricultural Statistics Service issued its latest estimates for California processing tomatoes and Walnuts, and both show a slight increase over 2019. NASS said processors are reporting contracts for totaling…
Foods That Will Happily Grow on a Balcony
…for tomatoes. The vines can be trained up balcony railings, where the sun is more plentiful. A balcony also provides plenty of space for fresh herbs, hot peppers, and nasturtiums…
Tips for Growing Warmer Container Vegetables
…flexibility in warm climates because it allows you to move tender heat-loving vegetables like peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes indoors during frosty nights, as well as move heat-averse veggies like salad…
Start a Vegetable Garden Using Old Tires
…plant. That’s almost all there is to it! Using tires also helps to warm and dry soil quickly, providing the perfect environment for growing tomatoes and sweet potatoes. The water…
Plants Most Vulnerable to Rust and How to Deal with it
…even without knowing it. Plants that are particularly susceptible to rust include: Roses Hollyhocks Snapdragons Daylilies Beans Tomatoes Corn Grasses Plants infected with rust likely won’t die, but their health…
Dealing with Bacterial Garden Blight
…shrubs. Other types of blight are more likely to affect edible garden plants like tomatoes and potatoes. Promoting a healthy growing environment is the best way to prevent your plants…
Spring Garden Preparation in March
…Ours. Spring Garden Preparation in March While it may be too early to prune the roses, uncover the perennials or plant the tomatoes, there are still some things we can…