Broccoli plants are an easy crop to grow in Texas if you remember it likes cool temperatures and fertile soil. Many Texans remember, President George H.W. Bush’s disdain for broccoli, but I think he just did not realize how healthy broccoli was or else it would’ve been on his plate every single night. Did you […] The post How to Plant & Grow the Best Broccoli in Texas appeared first on Counting Tomatoes ..read more

Succulents are native to arid dry climates of the world and have evolved in ways allowing them to store water inside of the bodies to get through the dry periods. From flowering succulents to leaves that are spiny or hairy, succulents can be used to create an vibrant and interesting arrangement in your home or […] The post Do All Succulents Flower? How, When & Why They Bloom appeared first on Counting Tomatoes ..read more

Grass and weeds in a vegetable garden can get out of hand really quickly. Not only do grass and weeds steal water and nutrients from your plants, they also provide additional habits for pests. A clean, weed free garden may seem like an unattainable dream, but I have some tips for you!  The first thing […] The post 14 Ways to Get Rid of Grass & Weeds from a Vegetable Garden appeared first on Counting Tomatoes ..read more

Fall is an exciting time of year in Texas and August is an exciting month as cooler temperatures are only a few weeks away. Most Texans have a long growing season before the first fall frost is expected. To find your average frost date, type your zip code into the Farmers Almanac Frost Date finder to see […] The post Texas Fall Garden Guide for Planting Time & Varieties appeared first on Counting Tomatoes ..read more

Tomatoes are classified as either indeterminate tomatoes, semi-determinate tomatoes or determinate tomatoes depending on their growth habits. On the back of the seed packet or on the identification tag tucked in each seedling pot this designation is listed as well as the tomato name and any disease resistance. Indeterminate tomatoes are more often described as […] The post Indeterminate Tomatoes: How to Grow & Varieties appeared first on Counting Tomatoes ..read more

Habanero peppers, capsicum chinense, are one of the hottest chili peppers around measuring over 100,000 to 575,000 Scoville heat units. Growing habaneros from seeds to harvest is a rewarding experience. We will cover all the necessary steps for successfully growing habanero peppers at home. If you’re a spicy food lover, you cannot miss the chance […] The post How to Grow Habaneros from Seed to Harvest appeared first on Counting Tomatoes ..read more

In World War I and World War II, the United States government encouraged it citizens to start Victory Gardens. In 1917, Charles Lathrop Pack, organized the National War Garden Commission to cultivate the Victory Garden movement. The idea was to increase the food supply without impacting those already involved in agriculture and without affecting critical […] The post Victory Garden Movement & How to Get Started appeared first on Counting Tomatoes ..read more

Can you believe it’s almost March; February has flown by! Below is the big list of personal and homestead goals for 2023 that I’m setting out to accomplish. Clean Out My Closet I’m clearly wearing the same things on repeat. In looking in my closet I have also determined I have way more “yard work” […] The post The Big List of Personal and Homestead Goals for 2023 February Update appeared first on Counting Tomatoes ..read more

Who does not love a bowl of fresh salads greens; I can tell you from experience, homegrown lettuce far exceeds the taste grocery store lettuce. Growing lettuce is so easy, rewarding and cheap! It’s especially cheap when you learn how to harvest lettuce seeds. Let’s dive in to see how you can easily start growing […] The post How to Harvest Lettuce Seeds with Photos appeared first on Counting Tomatoes ..read more

Gardening season is upon us and it’s time to make sure you have the right fertilizers to ensure your gardening is blooming, vibrant and bountiful. Plants require three main nutrients for growth with are nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. The best bloom booster fertilizers for vegetables and flowers are going to be higher in phosphorous to […] The post The Best Bloom Booster Fertilizers for Vegetables and Flowers appeared first on Counting Tomatoes ..read more