We know it’s coming… that first frost that leaves our heat-loving vegetables, including tomatoes, going down for the count. But there are ways to push back and outsmart Mother Nature before she brings the harvest to a screeching halt. The problem is that we’re greedy. I certainly am. I want
Maybe you’re like me. When I hear that we’re entering “late summer,” I immediately ask myself “where did middle summer go?” But I try to look on the bright side. I love the fall… the rich warm colors, cooler days, and crisp nights. Besides, “late summer” certainly doesn’t mean that the gardening season
One of my delights of summer is fresh homegrown tomatoes… often right off the vine. I routinely grow a dozen varieties or more. Being drawn to gardening more than to cooking, “dinner” often consists of a plate of sliced tomatoes with little sea salt, fresh ground pepper, and maybe some balsamic
To me, seeds are magical: a little moisture, a little warmth… they crack open and the fun begins! If starting veggie seeds indoors this season appeals to your growing sense of spring fever, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to walk you through some of the basics of
I would never turn down a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day, especially if it’s dark chocolate. But if your valentine might appreciate something a little more unique, Tagawa Gardens can help! With Valentine’s Day coming up this Sunday, let’s start with color in mind… and plants that look exotic, but are
Like most veggie gardeners, I love growing tomatoes, but I’ll be the first to admit that they can drive me downright bonkers at times! Give them the very best TLC possible, and hopefully you’ll get terrific tomatoes and plenty of them. Then again, maybe you’ll find that somewhere along the
I’m guessing I’m not the only one who thinks of the summer season as June, July, and August. Not technically correct, I know, but it just feels right. So if it also feels like it’s too late to plant veggies and herbs, let’s just sit down ’til that feeling goes away. Some veggies
The term “Victory Garden” has been in the news lately. It pays homage to a time when our elders rolled up their sleeves and grew enough fruits and vegetables to feed their families during World Wars One and Two, leaving more food to support the troops. This newer notion of
I have quite the rogue’s gallery of tomato issues this year. In my own defense, I grow a lot of tomatoes. Twenty-three plants, to be exact. For a household of two. But that’s another story. With so many plants, maybe it’s not all that surprising that I also have a variety of
There are plenty of tasty edibles we routinely grow with our kids… but let’s look at some not-so-obvious options. Most children are naturally drawn to playing in the dirt, or “soil,” as we gardeners like to think of it. Why not encourage that by planting a few out-of-the-ordinary things they
