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Growing Heirloom Tomatoes in Pots: Best Heirloom Varieties & Growing Tips

  Basically, any heirloom tomato plant will grow in pot with proper growing techniques, but some are definitely easier to manage than others.  The most reliable way to grow heirloom tomatoes in pots, if you are a novice grower, is to start with “Determinate” varieties  Determinate varieties only grow to around 3-4 feet and  therefore [...]

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Sown seed in the sunroom (by Cyndy Crist)

Seed Sowing: Strategies for the Winter-Weary Gardener, Part 1

by Cyndy Crist Now that February has arrived and the hours of daylight are lengthening, many gardeners I know are becoming restless to dig in the dirt and nurture green and growing things.  I am definitely no exception, and a growing array of potted primroses, forced spring bulbs, and flowers emerging from begonias being overwintered [...]

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Rosemary plant brought in for Winter (by Cyndy Crist)

Extending the Growing Season by Overwintering Tender Plants

By Cyndy Crist I’ve just completed the annual migration of some of my favorite tender perennials and annuals from the porch and garden into the house to overwinter, since they’d never survive the Minnesota winter outside.   It’s a task that’s easy to accomplish with a little thought in advance and by following a few basic [...]

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Cup and saucer bird feeder (by Cyndy Crist)

Decorating Ideas for your Garden with Recycled Bits and Pieces

by Cyndy Crist Remember the last time that a favorite pot from your garden broke?  Perhaps a friend offered you left-over bricks from a patio project and you wondered what to do with those that were broken or less than perfect.  Or maybe you brought some stones or shells back from a vacation on the [...]

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Globe Basil in Container - photo by Cyndy Crist

Growing Herbs for Tomato Dishes, Summer Cooking & Garden Beauty

By Cyndy Crist Herbs for Small Gardens: Herbs can be one of the most rewarding things to grow in a small garden, and while I’m guessing most of us grow them primarily to be used in cooking, they have other values as well.   For example, many are quite attractive (I love the look of feathery [...]

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