In this Podcast, I provide a free, down-loadable Excel spreadsheet that will automatically calculate the date to plant seeds for 45 vegetable types. All you need to do, is enter one bit of information and the spreadsheet does the rest of the work.
Download - Download PlanterTomato Seed Starting Calculator v2
PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, March 18, 2012:
PlanterTomato 3_18_2012 Free Seed Starting Calculator
Basic priciples of companion planting and a link to an extensive list of companion plants -- plant list created by Ute Bohnsack
PlanterTomato Podcast for Saturday, March 10, 2012:
PlanterTomato 3_10_2012 Companion Planting Guide
In this podcast, I cover three systems for determining which plants to grow in your area.
PlanterTomato 1_22_2012 Hardiness Zone Systems
In this Podcast, I'll let you know what's going what's being added and dropped to my garden in 2012 and share my 2012 garden plan.
PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, January 15, 2011:
PlanterTomato 1_15_2012 My 2012 Garden Plan
In this Podcast, I highlight some new varieties that caught my eye as I thumbed through the pages of the 2012 seed catalogs. Some are new varieties, some are just new to me, and some are just plain wacky.
PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, January 11, 2012:
PlanterTomato 1_11_2012 Ten New Vegetables for 2012
Over the course of the next several posts, I'll let you know what I believe is new or interesting in the 2012 seed catalogs and also share my 2012 garden plan with you. To get things rolling, I'm providing a list of twenty of my favorite seed companies from whom I've purchased over the years.
PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, January 8, 2012:
PlanterTomato 1_8_2012 Best Vegetable Seed Catalogs
Beginner vegetable gardeners always ask what they should be growing. In this Podcast, I provide guidance on the best choices for new gardeners.
PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, December 11, 2011:
PlanterTomato 12_11_11 Top Ten Vegetables for New Gardeners
You can grow and harvest plenty of fresh veggies during the fall and winter. Even in coldest parts of the country (zone 4), you can grow these veggies in the winter if you provide additional protection such as a double insulated cold frame, tunnel, or greenhouse.
PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, September 11, 2011:
PlanterTomato_9_11_2011 Top 10 Vegetables for Fall & Winter
Do you want to be fully prepared to begin your spring vegetable and fruit garden? Here's you check list for a successful start to the 2011 gardening season.
PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, January 26, 2011:
In my last posting, I described the varieties that I plan to add to my garden in 2011. In this posting, I provide the full 2011 list, includes those varieties that will be in my fall/winter 2011 greenhouse.
PlanterTomato Podcast for Friday, January 7, 2011:
Happy New Year to all.
Each year, the seed catalogs begin rolling into the mailbox in December. I use the holiday period to begin planning my garden and generally start ordering in January. In this posting, I'll let you know what changes I'm making to my garden plan for 2011.
PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, January 2, 2011:
A few weeks ago, I posted a list of vegetables that can be harvested during the fall and winter or overwintered for harvesting in the spring. In this post, I provide a list of the vegetable varieties I'll be growing this season.
PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, October 6, 2010:
PlanterTomato_10_6_2010_WinterGarden2010
Installing an automatic drip irrigation system can reduce the your daily garden maintenance. Learn the basics of drip irrigation in this podcast.
PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, September 1, 2010:
If you use Apple's Bento database program, here's a free template that you can use to track your vegetable and fruit garden.
PlanterTomato Podcast for Wednesday, August 4, 2010:
PlanterTomato_8_4_2010_BentoTemplate
A handy planting calendar from the folks at Burgon & Ball and the Royal Horticultural Society (UK).
PlanterTomato Podcast for Monday, July 5, 2010:
PlanterTomato_7_5_2010VegetablePlanningCalendar
An Interview with book author and
blogger Jean Ann Van Krevelan on growing and preserving vegetables.
PlanterTomato Podcast for Sunday, March 29, 2010:
PlanterTomato.com_3_29_2010VanKrevelen
