The tomatoes are coming in hot and heavy. The article in Edible Austin on canning is going to come in handy. I don’t use tomato cages or space the plants out nice and even. I do more of a tomato hedge. It supports it self and makes it harder for the squirrels to raid. I […]
Category Archives: Gardening
Dried Herbs
Summer is here. Everything is growing, including the herbs. We have oregano planted as ground cover around the house. It grows thick, at a height around a foot. It looks great and keeps the weeds down. As an added bonus, you can eat it! We do the same with parsley, thyme and basil. No more […]
Garden Evacuation
What do you do when you have ten heads of Romaine in the garden that are about ready to burst? Pot Luck lunch. This Sunday, Austin food bloggers got together to share food and thoughts. I made a Caesar Salad for the event: Garlic croutons, Cojita and Parmesan cheese and a creamy anchovy dressing. Did […]
Raise Your Hand If You Like Rain
If this tomato plant had arms, you would see both of them in the air. What a difference a little rain can make. I think my plants are averaging about a inch a minute. That means that, come July, I will need a tomato cage roughly the size of the U.T. Tower.
Now It Begins
Tomatoes are starting to ripen in the garden. So, I took the opportunity to make the classic Mozzarella, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich. Never heard of it? Neither had I. I guess it would be a MLT. (Not to be confused with the classic Mutton, Lettuce and Tomato.)
Gardening Without the Work
Looks like a budding entrepreneur is cashing in on the gardening trend. ResolutionGardens.com will come to your house, install a garden and maintain it for a monthly fee. I’m not sure this is in the true spirit of gardening, but if you want Kale in your yard and you don’t mind parting with green-backs this […]