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That is interesting Seedcorn...maybe I will contact Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds ...They are delicious...sweet

My San Marzanos are smaller than a yellow pear tomato..I was disappointed in the size. Roasting them with the skins on , will puree and freeze. W:(e are very dry...thinking why they are so small. Seeds from Baker Creek

Great post. I have San Marzano this year. The fruits are still small and I was worried they mixed up the seed and I received pear tomatoes. Will have to relax and wait for them. The plants are looking great. Taller than I have ever had.

Asparagus not up yet here...Arrrg. Good thing today...20+ flats of veg and flowers moved out of the house today! Let the fun begin!:watering

Snow melted! Planted peas, onions and radishes. Dinosaur Kale and Chinese cabbage in the greenhouse. Hard to believe had 9 inches of snow on thurs May 2

A closer pic would be helpful. Maybe a peony? Is it fragrant?

REALLY! I am now putting my snowpants on to get to the chicken coop! My pansies on the deck are under 9 inches of snow! May 3rd..Grrr..seedlings in the porch are ready to give up...happy spring! but it will be grand when (if) it arrives this year!

Ridgerunner...I hear ya! We received 9 plus inches of heavy wet snow yesterday. Some towns by us received 17 inches. It is the winter that jusy won`t quit! Loads of seedlings ready to go in. Happy planting....eventually!

Has anyone used the jar attachment? Not sure if it would be worth getting one. I do dehydrate a lot of things

Had a #25 bag of tomatoes in freezer. Canned 9 quarts of tomatoes. Glad to have the freezer space

I am right there with you Smart Red. Also in WI. My worry is about the trees next year. Mine are dropping leaves like late fall. Hoping for rain this week

9 quarts of venison..Whew..glad I worked through that!

I started growing castor beans for mole repellent a few years ago. Not sure it works but the plants are very tropical looking. I mold cement birdbaths from the leaves. All parts of the plant is poisonous but have never had a problem. We have dogs, cat and chickens. Also grow them by the veg...

They are bad this year. Almost too many to get..Sad

Does anyone use Tansy for anything? Last year I planted it by my squash plants to deter bugs. It helped maybe a little. It reseeded alot! This year I have been cutting it and mulching my squash , pumpkins and zukes. They look very good. Jury still out on if it really helps. Keeping my fingers...