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Interesting! I was just saying the other day that this year has been extremely light for crickets. Most summers I see them all over the place. This year there have been very few inside and outside. I wonder if different areas of the valley have diff…
Seeds of Trust is offering $5,95 off shipping until Sept. 24th with coupon code, freeship. Found the code when I signed up for their Seeds Trust News. Seems like a good time to order some Siberian tomatoes.
Took this photo at the end of July, in the chicken coop! Don't know if they made it out alive, but it looks like they were trying their best to enjoy the moment.
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Thank you!
Kristi,
Yes, I did. I wish I would have started them earlier though. They are still pretty small.
WOW!!! I just looked at seedstrust. Amazing site! Have you grown any of their Siberian tomatoes? I'm not sure which variety to get. Also is it too late to start them by seed in paper pots? Thanks much!
HI Bethany,
Did you grow your transplants from seeds?
Great tips Chris. Do you start your own plants from seeds? Is there anyone here locally selling their transplants of any of these varieties?
We had great luck in our little demonstration garden with tomatoes planted mid Sept. last year. The ones that did the best were the cherry types and romas, were picking them by mid Nov. and all the way into spring, just be prepared to cover when fro…
Haha...I was the same way. I don't know why I was ever set out with a big bowl for berries, I certainly never filled it!
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Speaking of strawberries...tell me what you think Chris (or anyone else that has an opinion…
I have a bunch of San Marzano starts, and will be putting those in the ground in the next few days. I hope soooo much they do well. I just LOVE San Marzanos for marinara sauce, and plan on canning as many tomatoes as these plants will give me. This…
Thanks. I will check out this site. I never see Siberian at the Nursery's. Just your typical short season early girl, celebrity, etc......
Nice! Do you have your seedlings sitting outside? Do you have to babysit them with water every few hours?
Started my first wave of fall seeds at the beginning of the month (bit late but...). Tomato, cucumber, beet, carrot, chard, choi - oh boy! Will now do a batch every two weeks.
I would love to hear from you guys who have success with fall tomatoes. I just don't get it. Weather has to be cooled down enough for them to set fruit but when it gets cool enough it's too cold at night and the tomatoes are small with not much goin…
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- We live in Mesa and have a tiny little yard that has raised beds where I grow both winter and summer vegetables. I love flowers, cooking and everything outdoors.
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Sustainable KIDS! ~ Finally... a kid-friendly, family FUN class! with Christy Grace at private farm near Tatum & Dynamite in North Phoenix
September 11, 2010 from 10am to 11:30am
For families who are interested in raising eco-conscious children and living more in balance with nature... Bring your kids to this fun, interactive and informative class on learning more about sustainable living and permaculture. What does it mean…
I attended the volunteer meeting in August and would like to volunteer to help at this event. Will someone contact me regarding this? Thanks
Mesquite and Carob Milling 2010, Saturday at Maya's Farm at South Mountain
October 9, 2010 from 8am to 4:30pm
Mesquite and Carob Milling
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If you have four or more 5 gallon buckets for milling please arrive before noon!
Join the Phoenix Permaculture Guild as they host a mesquite bean (…
Fall Garden Planning & Design with Doreen Pollack at Central Slope Eco-Design Center
September 4, 2010 from 1pm to 2:30pm
Be prepared for the fall planting season. Are you confused about what and how to plant in the low desert? - Where to get quality seeds – heirloom or not? Transplants, or seeds? How do you get an extended harvest? What is companion planting and what…
Backyard Composting Basics with Doreen Pollack at Central Slope Design Center
October 2, 2010 from 1pm to 2:30pm
Turn your kitchen scraps and certain waste materials into nutrient-rich fertilzer! Compost not only provides a source of slow-release organic fertilizer, it also boosts the community of microorganisms that helps keep plants healthy and improves wate…
Designing with Permaculture - Where do I start? -- with Doreen Pollack at Central Slope Design Center
September 18, 2010 from 1pm to 2:30pm
What does a Permaculture Design mean? - and where do I begin? How do we pull together sustainable principles and apply them to OUR urban property? This class is an overview of implementing various aspects of permaculture to an urban home and lot - n…
I've got some small, black little bugs on my butternut squash. I'm a Phx native and have never seen bugs like these, but I've also never grown the squash before, either. They seem to hide when I reach for a leaf - creepy! What are they and will they…
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The AZ Homegrown Solutions group has a community table at the downtown Phoenix Farmers Market. This is a great way to share your over production and make a little cash in the process. Their website is: http://azhomegrownsolutions.ning.com/.…
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