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Study: Sulfur Amendments Might Boost Tomato Yields University of Florida researchers find that adding element to the soil can pay off. October 16, 2012 Florida tomato farmers may increase their yields by adding sulfur to their soil before planting, according to a University of Florida study...

I fount these little winged insect on some of my milkweed any idea what they are? Thanks, Chris

I have been trying for some time to find out that this weed is, now what is it? It will get to be about 10 foot tall if I let it. Thank You, Chris

I was out weeding some today and thought I take a few quick pictures of the garden. Spinach (Bloomsdale Long-Standing) Onion (Cobra) Beets (Detroit Red) Peas second crop (Impr Laxton's Progress) Potatoes (Kennebec and Russet Norkotah) I'll get more posted soon. Chris

This article was posted in Growing Produce http://www.growingproduce.com/article/23912/organic-production-pointers Organic Production Pointers An organic grower shares his firsthand experience with crop rotation, pest management, disease control, and more. October 10, 2011 The Family Garden...

Well I got the garden/s tilled to day. Garden one the larger of the two is 18' x 100' Garden two smaller of the two is 14' x 100' Now I have to do a soil test, I'll do that tonight and then I will know where my N, P, K, and Ph is at but will have to wait two or three day on the soil...

Soil its more than dirt Soil is a living, breathing organism that, when properly managed, is a farm's best defense against an environmental disaster and a farm's best offense for financial stability. By understanding the makeup of soil, farmers can shield themselves against potential dangers...

http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/ The above link is to the new 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Chris

Information put out by American Vegetable Growers, February 1, 2012 New Purple Tomato The tomato comes from a program at Oregon State University that is seeking to breed tomatoes with high levels of antioxidants. The Indigo Rose tomato steps out this year as the first really purple variety to...

This was printed in American Vegetable Growers March 5, 2012 by Ajay Nair, Mathieu Ngouajio. Greenhouse Transplant Production Tips High yielding vegetables rely on careful planning and optimizing resources. Soon many vegetable growers will be rolling up their sleeves to start transplants for...

I started on the new replacement greenhouse on Saturday, the new greenhouse has a foot print of 10' x 20' and is around 240 sq ft more than the old A-frame greenhouse I been using. The design will be similar to the "Solar Shed" idea but built more to my climate and needs. Here are a few...

This is a rough idea for the new "the little greenhouse that could", I hope to attach this greenhouse to the South side of the house and then replace my old greenhouse "the little greenhouse that could" with this one. I will be getting started on this project within the month but may still be...

Mixed bunch of tomatoes (Roma, Better Boy and Campbell 33) - Better Boy - Black Beauty Zucchini - Chris

I was out doing some work in the garden and thought I would post some pictures of the zucchini. These are Black Beauty and mature a 60 days. Chris

I want this Rototiller. Why cant you get a tiller like this in the U.S.? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv3ApX6R0IU&feature=related Chris

You have to see this. :lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U4523Cfs6A Chris

What is it? Chris

Well here's a update on my tomatoes + other stuff in the garden. When I last left you on 06/15/2011 5:51 pm I had just planted 99 tomatoes out in the garden. Here is a picture of the tomatoes on 06/15/2011 when there tomatoes were 3 months old. Here they are today almost a month later and...

Anybody got a idea what this plant might be? Chris

Well I have 54 tomatoes staked and 45 more to go. :D These plants have been in the ground for about 2 weeks now and where around 1 inch tall when I got them planting and inch of that was barred in the ground leaving a 10 inch plant. Chris