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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]
About The Author
Dorothy Stainbrook has a small farm specializing in heirloom tomatoes and blueberries. Fresh fruit is sold at Minneapolis and St. Paul Farmers' markets. Preserves from HeathGlen Farm's fruit are sold online as well as at the farmers' markets in the greater Minnesota area.
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4-Week Old Heirloom Tomato Plants & 10 Tips for Potting Them Up
April 19, 2013
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2013 Heirloom Tomato and Pepper Varieties at HeathGlen’s Farmers’ Markets
May 4, 2013
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Heirloom Tomato Varieties: Flavor Profiles Related to Color
March 23, 2013
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Signs and Solutions of Nutritional Deficiencies in Heirloom Tomato Seedlings
March 30, 2013
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Growing Heirloom Tomatoes in Pots: Best Heirloom Varieties & Growing Tips
April 10, 2013
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2013 Heirloom Tomato and Pepper Varieties at HeathGlen’s Farmers’ Markets
May 4, 2013
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4-Week Old Heirloom Tomato Plants & 10 Tips for Potting Them Up
April 19, 2013
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Growing Heirloom Tomatoes in Pots: Best Heirloom Varieties & Growing Tips
April 10, 2013
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Signs and Solutions of Nutritional Deficiencies in Heirloom Tomato Seedlings
March 30, 2013
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Heirloom Tomato Varieties: Flavor Profiles Related to Color
March 23, 2013



