Salsa is a staple of many Mexican-American meals. Made with basically the same ingredients, this great recipe is also open to interpretation, because the best tomato salsa recipe is one that you create yourself. Over the years, we’ve spent a small fortune on bottled salsa and I think we’ve tried them all. We like to use salsa as a…
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Use the tomato guide to find terrific varieties to fit your specific garden zone. Everyone can grow tomatoes. Almost everyone loves tomatoes and even if they don’t like them fresh they like them processed into something good like salsa, sauce, or ketchup. The key is to choose varieties that are right for your climate. Did you know that there are…
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Attracting beneficial wildlife is a blessing and a necessity for your garden. These animals keep pests at bay by offering natural ways to reduce them. Do you strive for a climate-friendly garden? This is a garden where you plant strategically to attract natural predators, that will, in turn, take care of the pests you don’t want in your garden. Let’s…
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When shopping for seeds at your local garden center or seed catalog, you may notice some are marked ‘heirloom,” while others are labeled “hybrid.” Have you ever wondered what these terms mean and if one is better for you than the other? These terms seem to create a lot of confusion among novice and experienced gardeners alike. There are those…
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It can be tricky to decide when to plant vegetables in your area. These four factors will help you plant your garden with confidence. Figuring out when to plant vegetables in your area requires a little detective work. In addition to your geographic location, you’ll need to consider a few other variables, as well. For example, the type of vegetables…
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