Ten Things About Tomatoes for 2015: Tips for Tomato Success!

Ten Things About Tomatoes for 2015 (Revised)Tomato Thing One: Two Types of TomatoesDeterminate and Indeterminate:There are two types of tomato plants. A tomato plant is either a determinate plant or indeterminate plant. A determinate tomato grows to a set height and stops growing. The fruits mature...

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Maryland Senna - A Savanna Species in North Carolina

Maryland Senna (Senna marilandica) is a plant I don't often think about in the dead of winter, and especially in moist, riparian forests, but I recently walked by a patch laden with pods near the Eno River.Senna marilandica full of fruit approximately 100' from the Eno River(January, 2015)Plants are...

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How to Build a Brick Rocket Stove for Fire Roasting Tomatoes, Peppers & Garden Vegetables

How to Build a Brick Rocket Stovefor Fire Roasting Tomatoes, Peppers & Garden Vegetables I love the idea of cooking over fire. I love camping with a huge fire put but don't have the place or time to get one going in my backyard. I saw these rocket stoves and thought they were very cool but...

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The Rain Barrel: Some of My Garden Related Poetry

The Rain Barrel: Some of My Garden Related PoetryAnd one more older poem inspired by the work of William Carlos William and The Red Wheelbarrow.  My goal was to visually create a walk in a garden that one might see, feel and maybe even taste and smell.The Rain BarrelYou might drinkTo quench the thirst of an early morning walkFrom the aged gray – black iron ringed rain barrel.The one filled...

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The Vegetable Garden: Some of My Garden Related Poetry

The Vegetable Garden: Some of My Garden Related PoetryI find peace in the garden as I think most of us do. I could give you a 100 reasons from the warmth of the sun to the smell of healthy earth. I write a lot poetry and even paint abstract art. Often, a lot of it is inspired from the garden and...

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When to and How to Bottom Water Your Vegetable Plants/Seedlings/Seeds in Your Seed Starting Trays

When to and How to Bottom Water Your Vegetable Plants/Seedlings/Seeds in Your Seed Starting TraysI get asked all the time... When should I water my vegetable seed starts or How often should I water my transplants or How do I know I need to water my indoor seedlings? All very good questions.Bottom...

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#3hoursinstudio

With so many social media options available, what do you choose?One of my favs for 2014 was Instagram. Nice filters and now with a fresh revamp, they are a quick and easy way to grab the essence of the studio day and share a little. Hence my 2014 hashtag #3hoursinstudio. It is also the name of my photo...

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Holy Moley!

Southern Star-nosed mole ((Condylura cristata parva)Image location near Avery/Watauga Co line; Jan 02, 2015While traipsing around in a high-elevation mountain bog over the recent holidays (certainly a great way to kick off the New Year) I encountered a true surprise!  Although I had never seen...

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A Quick but Comprehensive Guide to Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors: Lights, Starting Mixes, Watering, Germination, Feeding and Transplanting!

A Quick but Comprehensive Guide to Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors: Lights,  Starting Mixes, Watering, Germination, Feeding and Transplanting!Vegetables and Herbs I Started Indoors - TRG 2015The best way to get an early jump on the gardening season and save money is to start your own vegetables...

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