Roots n’ Boots

It may be rainy, wet and a little dreary today .... but check out these colors !

I had read that tanging (hitting two metal objects together) may help calm or settle bees that are in the midst of swarming. I tried it - not sure if the bees just changed their minds or if the tanging worked, but about 1 hour later the sky was clear of bees and they were all on the hive and clustered under the bottom box. I put a smaller nuc next to the cluster with some brood frames etc from the main hive and we’ll see what happens. I assume the new queen is in the cluster under the main hive

So this happened today . Newest hive (a split that was made about 3.5 weeks ago) thought about swarming. All the little dots flying in the air are bees - LOTS of bees ! If you turn up your volume you can hear the constant sound of a busy Highway or running water that’s the BEES. Lucky to have witnessed it!

First decent harvest from these strawberry plants (2 yrs old) ! It's just over a quart!

Hanging baskets are ready! - Geranium mix - Million Bells - LipSync combo... - Crazytunia I also have mixed non-stop begonia baskets, but they aren't flowering yet. But when the DO, they truly are non-stop! Last year they ended up being my favorite ! Contact me for pricing if your interested.

As much as it pains me to do this .... I am told in order to have a healthy tree and big juicey peaches it's necessary . Thinning peaches to every 6-8 inches!

TRIED AND TRUE - Brad's Atomic Grape I have grown this tomato since 2015 and is has become a staple in my garden ever since. I have been successfully harvesting and saving these seeds for the last 3 years from only the biggest, most colorful and best tasting fruits. I will be selling this variety as single plants this spring. HIGHLIGHTS:... Colorful (technetronic color swirls), very sweet (rivals any cherry tomato), CHALLENGES: Plants grow very tall and will need additional staking/support beyond a normal height, seems to take forever to ripen (but well worth the wait) - however they can still be grown in our short season See more

I once read that every season you should grow something new, something fun, and something tried and true". Below are some of the Heirloom Tomatoes that made the cut this season - the TRIED AND TRUE will be offered as single transplants in May. Something NEW:... Nature's Riddle Sart Roloise White Current Tomato Something FUN: Pineapple Tomato White Current Tomato Something TRIED AND TRUE: Brad's Atomic Grape Tomato Candy Cherry Isis Tomato Carbon Tomato Specific details about the tomatoes that I will be selling (TRIED AND TRUE) will follow in the near future.

Cool Wave Pansy Fire was planted yesterday. First time with this variety so we shall see......

Its time!!! Only pansies are being planted today. Its still early for a lot of plants - the next to be put in the dirt later this month = Bells of Ireland, kohlrabi, and dandelion (yes I said dandelion ! .... stay tuned)

"Pink sky in the morning".... (you know the rest) This was the sky 2 days ago - warning us of these cold temps we have NOW! 3 degrees !!!

Knock-knock! Checked the hives the other day! I know it’s early and the most difficult time for the bees is still ahead - but it’s exciting to hear the buzzzzz in January!