My Greenhouse in the Desert Challenge

my greenhouse kit

Can you build a greenhouse in the desert? Yes! It is a serious challenge, however. I live in the Southwest, where we have blazing hot summer days and frigid winter nights. A greenhouse can be a great addition to anyone’s garden, regardless of where you live. Having a desert greenhouse requires some planning that other … Read more

Top 10 Heirloom Tomatoes You Must Grow

The interest in organic and sustainable farming is encouraging people to grow their produce. Among all, heirloom tomatoes are seeing immense popularity. What is an heirloom tomato? Well, it is a tomato seed that has been preserved for generations, hence named “heirloom.” Heirloom tomatoes can date back 100+ years. Grown for their color, taste, and … Read more

Make Your Own Self Watering Tomato Buckets

Self Watering Tomato Buckets

My Italian grandmother always had good bits of advice. One of them is, “You can never have too many tomato plants, but what happens when you run out of room in the garden. Tomatoes are probably the most versatile plant you can grow; they are used in everything from Tomato Sauce to Ketchup, Espagnole Sauce … Read more