In the Ozarks, the arrival of blackberry winter marks the time to plant garden mainstays like tomatoes and peppers. Preparing transplants involves gradually exposing them to sunlight and ensuring ample water. After the last frost, the author plants various vegetables and herbs in prepared garden beds, managing the process despite uncooperative weather. If interested in vegetable gardening, the author offers helpful books on Amazon.
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Healthy Tomato Plants from Seed
Tomatoes are the mainstay of almost every backyard vegetable garden and our garden is no exception. Our plans this year include eating all we can while they are fresh, canning them in various forms as well as selling some at farmers’ market. We have planted several varieties of tomatoes that we plan to put in our garden this year.
The Perpetual Homesteader 