Tips on Growing a Tastier Tomato

Did you know over-watering your tomato plant can dilute the taste of the tomato?  You can also water your plants with sea water or brackish water to bring out deeper flavors of the tomato.  For more tips, click on the following link:  How To Grow The Tastiest Tomato? One Secret's In The Soil

Sunflowers Emerging

Sunflowers Emerging 2012

Last year I harvested a lot of sunflower seeds.  This year I planted the seeds along the fence to create a wall of sunflowers.  I still have about a half of gallon-size Ziploc bag full of seeds from last year's harvest!

First Bloom: Dutch Iris

Photo: First Dutch Iris Bloom of the Season

I love starting my morning off in the garden especially in Spring when there is so much activity.  This morning one of the Dutch Iris bulbs I ordered from Michigan Bulb Company last year greeted me in full bloom!  I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!