Moonglow has been one of my daughters favorite tomatoes, but it won't be in my garden this year.  I am lamenting that, but hoping the one I chose to grow this year will be just as wonderful.  There are just too many varieties to try and Kellogg's Breakfast has been on my list a long time.  I started some seeds at home in Hsu's potting soil blend and it is amazing how well they grow in this compared to the sterile seed starting blends I used to have to use in the greenhouse.  Can't wait to get them in my garden and I will also have some for sale at Sunfall and at the Sauk Prairie Farmers market on Saturday morning, May23.

http://www.seedsavers.org/onlinestore/tomato_3/Tomato-Kelloggs-Breakfast-OG.html

 Tomato, Kellogg's Breakfast OrganicCatalog #1057A
(Solanum lycopersicum) West Virginia heirloom obtained from Darrell Kellogg of Redford, Michigan. Large orange beefsteak fruits weigh 1-2 pounds. Delicious rich flavor with a good acid/sugar balance. Very productive. Indeterminate, 80-90 days from transplant.

Our courtyard is finally looking good after bringing in some plants today.  I love picking out combinations and it won't be long until they fill out.  Some quality herbs, a few sweet violas or heirloom vegetable plants would all be great for a Mothers Day gift.  All of plants are organically grown, which means no bee killing pesticides are used.  

Come join us Friday night for first Fridays art kick off.
Arashi Shibori Workshop by Kipp Inglis
May 1st, 2015, 5- 9 p.m. 
Pre-register $50 fee includes all you need to make a scarf, plus eats, treats, drink and fun.

It truly feels like spring now with these rains and humidity.  Our plants are thriving as we start to move them outdoors and harden them off.  I've also just started some more zucchini seeds in my favorite paper pots.  More potmakers also just arrived if you would like to start your own seeds.  The potmaker eliminates transplant shock by using newpaper strips to make your starter pot.  Come on in and I'll give you a demo.

I was so pleased to receive a letter today informing me that my building is now on the National and State Register of Historic Places.  My building was originally the State Bank of Lodi which closed during the depression era.  The Michel's family took possession and it was a family paint and plumbing business for 71 years.  
I am the third owner and I truly appreciate these great old buildings, flaws and all.  I continue to improve what I can to maintain its original character.  More information about the new Lodi Downtown Historic District can be obtained here.

After what seems like four long months without sun, we finally have some! Everyone is ecstatic, I am sure. Sunday we are spring cleaning our shed and starting some special clearances. We also have some fun new items in and garden seeds, which are the best part of spring renewal.

Had to take a short excursion so we will be closed Wednesday, Feb 12th.  If you are wanting garden seeds we will be open on Thursday and we have some nice valentine gifts also. Hope to see you soon.

Season Greetings to all.  Wishing you a joyous season.  We hope to see you and also hope you support our local artists by purchasing some of their very unique and beautiful creations.
Three Lodi ladies handcraft Christmas ornaments for us.  
Art glass and art jewelry are sure to please with splashes of color all year.  Hope to see you soon!

we will be closed Wednesday & Thursday this week.  Reopen August 23rd. See you soon.