Spring is fast approaching and it is time here in Zone 3 to start seedlings indoors. Today I am going to go through the different phases of seed starting I do in preparation for the growing season outside. Advantages There are a few advantages to starting your own seedlings. The cost is often lower than…
Tag: Planting Tomatoes
How to Prune Tomatoes to Increase Yields , Prevent Disease and Ripen Fruit Faster
Tomatoes are one of the most popular garden plants. In the past two videos in this year’s tomato series I have spoken about getting them started in the house, planting them in the garden and how to fertilize them with free and local resources. Today I will go through pruning and disease prevention. What is…
How to Grow Large Crops of Tomatoes Using Free Fertilizers
Tomatoes are by far the most popular garden plant of all and for good reason. What is better than walking out to your garden and grabbing a ripe tomato and popping it in your mouth! Growing tomatoes is more than just planting your favourite kind in the garden. It is about building your soil and…
Starting Tomato Seedlings – Getting a head start on your Heirloom Open Pollinated Seedlings
In most of the lower growing zones it’s nearly time to start your tomato seedlings indoors to get a head start on the season. Today I am going to give you some tips and tricks to get the most out of your tomatoes this season without having to spend a lot. 1. When do you…
Planting Sweet N Neat Tomatoes Using the Fruit
This year I did not have enough time to take in my favorite tomato from the garden and properly process the seeds to save this year. I was not even sure the Sweet N Neat tomatoes which are a Dwarf Determinant would breed true as they were sitting next to a few other tomatoes including…