[video width="100%" height="100%" mp4="https://ahippiefarmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PXL_20210912_170806508.LS_.mp4" poster=""][/video] Fermented Salsa is also a winner in our household. You can vary the flavors anyway you wish and have either a mild one that everyone enjoys or a HOT one that will clear your sinuses. This is a blend of what the garden has to offer. Tomatoes, Jalapenos and Onions..
Read morePlant Starts Are Growing
It was time to give the plant starts more growing room so everyone got a new home yesterday to allow them to keep thriving until it is time to move outside in a few more weeks. Average last frost date in my area is not until April 16th so they have another month to wait...
Read moreBusy Summer Continues
The busy summer continues here in the Pacific Northwest. As other parts of the US are winding down in the garden department we are just now going strong with harvesting. Things have been crazy here this summer with more varieties of plants to try but more pest pressure than we have had in years past...
Read moreBerkeley Tie Dye Tomato
The Berkeley Tie Dye variety of tomato is finally putting off large, ripe fruit! We can't wait to sample a pile of these! Whole Berkeley Tie Dye Tomato
Read moreGarden Tour – June 23, 2019
It is the time of year that I see changes daily in the garden. The newest development is the Cucamelons, the tiny baby ones are on there although you almost need a magnifying glass to see them. I think they are going to be about the size of a grape when fully mature. It should..
Read moreGarden Highlights 06/14/2019
The garden changes everyday and I really start to notice the subtle changes that will lead to amazing things in the coming weeks. The baby tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, peppers, etc will very soon be items for devouring and preserving for winter. I am excited every morning to see what has happened overnight and then..
Read moreEveryone should grow tomatoes!
Everyone can and should grow tomatoes! Whether you have an urban farm or a small patio, it is possible to grow incredible heirloom tomatoes. Below is a link to an article about Brad Gates from Wild Boar Farms on the topic, give it a read and GROW SOME TOMATOES! https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/dining/tomatoes-climate-change.html #wildboarfarms #bradgates #heirloomtomatoes #gardening #tomatoes
Read moreGarden Tour – Things Are Happening
Things are starting to happen in the garden. First planting are getting bigger and new seeds are sprouting. Very exciting time in the garden! Check it out! https://youtu.be/xADEXhPGv9M
Read moreSeed Storage
Found an awesome seed storage solution. Check it out!
Read moreTrellis for the Tomatoes
This year we decided to try trellising the tomatoes after doing some research and finding that the tomato cages at the big box store don't do the job. Much cheaper to buy cattle panels at the local farm store and make your own.
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