The Collected Seed Blog /

My thoughts on a variety of garden topics. Favorites include: vegetables, native plants, heavy clay soil, composting, and gardening with ornery dogs.

Victory Garden herbs

Herbs to include in your Victory Garden The beds are made and veggies are planted. Here's what herbs to include. If you're following...

The Collected Seed

Apr 29, 20205 min read

Protecting plants from hail

Protecting plants from hail Don't try this if it's not safe, but if you have time, here are some ideas on protecting plants from hail....

The Collected Seed

Apr 22, 20203 min read

Plant a Victory Garden

Time to plant your Victory Garden! Here's my advice on what plants and whether to buy plants or seeds at the garden center. Wow! Victory...

The Collected Seed

Apr 20, 20204 min read

The Gardening Podcasts I can't live without

I'm always listening to something in the garden. These are the podcasts I can't live without. I've been on a rock-and-roll kick lately....

The Collected Seed

Apr 17, 20203 min read

Start a Victory Garden

Victory Gardens united our nation once before, let's do it again! In mid-March, a friend asked for my help moderating a gardening group...

The Collected Seed

Apr 15, 20204 min read

I really want to plant my tomatoes!

Trying to plant tomatoes in a state known for extreme weather presents its challenges. I almost posted another "My favorite tomatoes"...

The Collected Seed

Apr 8, 20203 min read

My favorite tomatoes: Vorlon

Vorlon were highly recommended by tomato growing gurus. Now I'm on the Vorlon tomato loving bandwagon. You should be proud of me. I...

The Collected Seed

Mar 30, 20203 min read

My favorite tomatoes: Lemon Boy

I discovered Lemon Boy tomato when I received a plant as a gift. Now I bring this tomato back every year. Wow, has the world changed...

The Collected Seed

Mar 23, 20202 min read

My favorite micro-dwarf tomato: Aztek

This little micro-dwarf tomato has the brightness of other yellow tomatoes, cute shape, and tiny growth habit. Above: Aztek (right) next...

The Collected Seed

Mar 2, 20202 min read

Rain Garden resources

Bermuda grass isn't the only thing that creeps in my yard gardening projects do too. Two projects continue to creep along in my yard and...

The Collected Seed

Mar 2, 20201 min read

My favorite tomatoes: Bendigo Moon (dwarf)

A cross of one of my other favorite tomatoes, Bendigo Moon wowed with impressive production. The picture above is Bendigo Moon (larger)...

The Collected Seed

Feb 24, 20203 min read

My favorite tomatoes: Snow White cherry

This tomato came as a complete surprise, but became a staple in my garden after its first year. I stumbled upon my Snow White tomatoes...

The Collected Seed

Feb 17, 20202 min read

My favorite tomatoes: Sun Gold cherry

If tomatoes can have a personality, these definitely do with a cheery and vibrant persona that reflects their taste. I first discovered...

The Collected Seed

Feb 10, 20203 min read

The Collected Seed Blog /

My thoughts on a variety of garden topics. Favorites include: vegetables, native plants, heavy clay soil, composting, and gardening with ornery dogs.

Victory Garden herbs

Protecting plants from hail

Plant a Victory Garden

The Gardening Podcasts I can't live without

Start a Victory Garden

I really want to plant my tomatoes!

My favorite tomatoes: Vorlon

My favorite tomatoes: Lemon Boy

My favorite micro-dwarf tomato: Aztek

Rain Garden resources

My favorite tomatoes: Bendigo Moon (dwarf)

My favorite tomatoes: Snow White cherry

My favorite tomatoes: Sun Gold cherry

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