September Garden Update – Zone 9A

September Garden Update – Zone 9A

It’s been a busy month for us personally so I have not been out in the garden much, however, I do have a little September garden update. Life, it has been a doozy around our house this month. Mr. CT had an accident with his horse this month and broke his...
Homemade Soft Sandwich Bread

Homemade Soft Sandwich Bread

I love the smell of homemade bread wafting through the kitchen, so I make most of our bread from scratch. When I’m not in a rush, I mix and knead it all by hand, however, most of the time, I love the convenience of using my bread machine. This homemade soft...
Growing Fall Tomatoes

Growing Fall Tomatoes

In gardens such in Zone 9A that have a long growing season, I plant a second crop of tomatoes in the fall. I will share my best tips with you for growing fall tomatoes, along with which varieties to choose and how to make sure you have a successful crop. Which tomato...
July Zone 9A Garden Update – Peppers and Hot Weather

July Zone 9A Garden Update – Peppers and Hot Weather

Are y’all ready for a July Zone 9A garden update? I’ve been busy trying to keep my pepper and tomato plants alive with the scorching temperature. The sun is taking a toll and sunscalding a lot of my peppers. *Note to self…invest in shade cloth for...