In this post I am sharing the new home garden tomato varieties I started from seed this year. You will find an update later in the season as the tomato produces fruit. One of the tomato plants I started just 2 months ago has a few fruits on them already so please read on….
New Home Garden Tomato Varieties
This year I am super excited to be growing some new tomato varieties that are perfect for home gardens. In this collection list below there are new mini varieties for containers and a super producer that is good for home canning. Below is the list of each tomato I am growing.
- Edible Potted Cocoa
- Tidy Rose Tomato
- Little Napoli
- Bellatrix
- Homeslice
- Patio Choice Yellow F1
- Siam Edible Potted Tomato
Click through the images below for more details about each plant. This tomatoes are from PanAmerican Seed so be sure to ask your local grower to check out their website for seed ordering details.
Please note that these images are not mine but from the seed company PanAmSeed.
All the tomato plants listed were started on March 27 under lights indoors. Once they had 4-6 leaves they were divided and moved to the Geodesic Bio Dome.
More Home Garden Varieties On My Website
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Growing Geraniums From Seed
Almost 3 inch Container with Plenty of Drainage for Seedlings Growing geraniums from seed can be one of the most fulfilling activities to undertake in the spring. When you start the seeds at the proper time and meet some simple requirements, you can transform your home garden and patio with stunning blooms. In this post, I’ll share my essential tips for successfully growing geraniums from seed. Growing Geraniums From Seed Video In the video below I show how my seedlings are doing after starting the seed back in February. You will see the way the geraniums were sown indoors back in February using basic supplies you can find locally or on amazon. Be sure to watch the video to the end so you can see how the seedlings are going to grow until the last frost date in my hardiness zone. Video Below: https://youtu.be/DKdfugVlbTY The video is from my Bren Haas YouTube Channel. If you are a subscriber I appreciate your support but be sure to bookmark my website so you can follow my adventures to come in the garden. Growing Geraniums from Seed Tip Newly planted white / rose geranium seedling. To grow geraniums from seed, sow seeds in early to mid-February indoors, using a seed-starting mix, and maintain a warm, moist environment before gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions. Below are a few important points or tips for achieving germination and happy new seedlings. Use plastic wrap or a clear plastic dome to maintain humidity during germination. The dome lid containers worked amazing for me early on. Ensure the seed-starting mix is thoroughly moistened before planting and during the germination process. However, be sure the soil isn’t soggy or bogged down. Geranium seeds need warmth (70-75°F) to germinate so I use a seed heat mat indoors to begin the germination process. Germination of geranium seeds can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Mine took about 14 days. Ensure seedlings receive ample light, either from a sunny window or grow lights. Once the seedlings get their true leaves they can be transplanted to bigger container. Geranium seedlings can be slow-growing, so be patient. White Geranium Blooming in March Dome Foliage of Geranium Thank you for checking out my video today. You can find the dome container review on my website. Get some for your seed starting on Amazon using my affiliate link: Dome Lid Containers https://amzn.to/4kVjp2X Black containers 3″ nursery pots https://amzn.to/4hCfe9k More About Geraniums On My website at : Geraniums on BrenHaas.com Informative Seed Starting Information : https://brenhaas.com/?s=seed+starting Let’s Connect I would love to hear from you so be sure to comment on the space provided on this post. Have you grown geraniums from seed? As noted in video it has been a few years since I grow this annual from seed but I am having a fun time watching the seeds germinate and grow in my home and dome. Stay tuned to see how these grow for me in Summer 2025! Happy Seed Sowing,
Back in Black Sedum
One of the plants I love cultivating in my garden is the sedum. This post includes a brief video showcasing the Rock ‘N’ Grow Back in Black Stonecrop Sedum. Accompanying the video are some of my preferred photographs and invaluable growing tips. Soon enough, you’ll be admiring new varieties in your northern garden! Rock & Grow Sedum Video Take a close look at this perennial with nearly black foliage in my full sun garden. The blooms are beginning to emerge for a late summer display! This plant is completely drought-tolerant, making it one of the simplest plants to cultivate. https://youtu.be/qL3sAyNmEpo You can find this video on the Bren Haas YouTube Channel. If you encounter any issues viewing it or have questions about the plant not addressed in this post, please feel free to email me. Back in Black Growing Tips Macro Photo of Blooms In my Ohio hardiness zone 5b /6 garden I have been growing sedum since 2001. My first experience was with a short ground cover that blooms yellow and is super easy to propagate. After growing this plant I was addicted to finding more sedum / stonecrop because of its tolerance to my abuse. Below are just a few of the things I LOVE MOST about the Back in Black Sedum. This plant is a perennial in zones 3-9 Compact in size growing only 2.5 feet wide and tall. Drought, heat and salt tolerant making it a ‘win-win’ in most any soil. Clusters of dark red flowers that the pollinators in my garden LOVE The almost black foliage all growing season. Here are a few of my favorite photos of this plant. Select each photo for an enlarged view! It is good to take photos this time of year so to note what needs to be done. Next spring I hope to move this plant so it has more space in the garden. The perennial is too close to the Montauk Daisy. Both of these plants look amazing together! The Rock ‘N Grow ‘Back in Black’ Stonecrop is hidden in the photo above. I am sharing this photo to show the space with other perennials that look great with this sedum. I hope you get some ideas for your home garden. Let’s Connect After reading this post and viewing my unique video, I hope you’ve gathered some inspiration for your future garden. Don’t hesitate to contact me on my blog for a ‘gardenchat’ about this subject! Happy Gardening,
Growing Sage in Home Garden
Salvia officinalis, commonly known as culinary sage, garden sage, or common garden sage, is an aromatic, woody perennial shrub. It thrives in hardiness zones 4-10. In this video, I’m excited to show you how my sage looks at this time of year, both in the raised bed and integrated into the landscape.
Heating The Dome Greenhouse
Over the years one of the most commonly asked question is ‘Do you heat the dome?’. Besides loading the structure with as much mass that will help collect passive heat I do have a backup source. In this VLOG I share a quick review of what is being used in this 20′ Geodesic Bio Dome.
Sunflower Tree In My Home Garden
One of the many highlights of growing your own garden are sunflowers. In this post I share a video and a few growing tips featuring the ginormous sunflower tree growing in my garden. This is not the first year I have had this amazing plant take off in my gardens.
Zephrine Drouhin Climbing Rose Year 4
Even though it has been a very dry spring the roses in my home garden are putting on a show. One of my favorite climbing roses is this Zephrine Drougin Rose that appears to be taking on a life of its own. In this post I share a video and images of how this beautiful bloomer is doing year 4.
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Let’s Connect
You all know I am super excited to share about the tomatoes I grow in my home garden. What do you think of this collection? Are you growing any new edibles in your home garden this year? Maybe you are growing these tomatoes and would like to share with me and my readers what you think of the plant. Please consider leaving a message or commenting on this blog post.
Happy Tomato Growing,
