How are rocks like musical instruments? Rocks are like musical instruments: They are just dead weight in the hands of people who don’t know what to do with them. The Owyhee Gem and Mineral Society (OGMS) and the Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History know what to do with rocks and gems. I know […]
How to Grow Tomatoes that Ripen Before the First Frost
The basics about growing tomatoes If you want actually get yummy red tomatoes to eat before winter, there are some things you need to know. It’s not a lot of information and it is not complicated, so don’t be discouraged. Just a little knowledge of factors affecting when tomatoes will ripen will help you a […]
Will My Old Garden Seeds Grow ?
Why did I just plant 5 year old pea seeds? I just planted 5 year old pea seeds and I think there is a pretty good chance they will sprout. Aside from the fact that I have heard of seeds that are hundreds of years old sprouting, there are some specific things I evaluated before […]
8 Keys to Starting Your Own Seeds for Your Garden
How you can have a green thumb Having a green thumb is a combination of good plant care habits and learning what really needs to be done. Seed starting requires slightly different knowledge and habits than taking care of stable seedlings or mature plants. If you want to have a green thumb for starting seeds, […]
In Search of the Perfect Garden
What are the mechanics of a garden? If you could do anything you wanted to do make your garden work well for you, what would you do? I’m thinking in terms of what I will call “mechanics” of the garden. Everything from the hardscape to the hardware. The things that you don’t think much about […]