Advice

Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies

Nitrogen – yellowing of the older leaves, followed by browning and dying; slow or stunted plant growth.

Phosphorus – stunted plant growth; dull foliage with reddened undersides; purplish leaves and stems; small or few flowers or fruit.

   Over the years we have learned a lot about growing plants, and we would like to share our knowledge with you. In this section of our website you will find advice on how to keep your plants healthy and growing well, also month by month gardening chores to help keep you organized.

   The "how to grow" heading will take you to information on specific plant varieties. We hope this section will help you enjoy your time in the garden.

Grow Tasty’s Guide to Having a Green Thumb in Four Easy Steps

   We want you to be happy, successful and confident gardeners, we feel that comes only with an understanding of plant needs. No plant we sell in a 3½ inch pot can live its life in that pot size, it is only for seedlings, all 3½ inch pots will need to be planted either into the garden or into a larger container. Planting plants after the risk of frost outdoors or as soon as possible into a larger container indoors. Then follow these four simple steps.

April gardening chore

Phenology is One of Natures Secrets

   For most of us, the gardening year begins in spring. A sudden spell of warm weather may have you wanting to dig and plant, but don’t be too hasty. As soon as the soil has dried enough so that you aren’t turning over mud, start turning over the area for your garden.

Green Thumb Guide to Growing Organically – Insect Pests

   From time to time even the best gardeners or growers will have some insect problems. Insect pests are controllable and all can be controlled with safe organic methods, by following a few simple rules, you will be in control rather than the pests.

Basic Rules

   The reason we sell only open-pollinated heirloom varieties of herbs and vegetables is simply diversity. Although it may look like there are a lot of seeds and plant varieties available when you browse the seed catalogues, many of those new varieties are hybrids and do not produce true if the seed is saved and replanted. Plant diversity is really being lost at a frightening pace and on a global scale, this will effect the range of food crops available for future generations.