Ever heard of the mnemonic for remembering the colors of the rainbow? Roy G. Biv! At LP Farm Store we have tomatoes in every color of the rainbow. Blue you need a bit of an imagination because there aren’t any true blue tomatoes. Red- Manitoba and Sweet Million Orange- Amana Yellow- Lemon Boy Green- Green…
Category: Gardening
How to grow pumpkins, vegetables, herbs, and mints.
Types of Carrots
Growing carrots can be hit or miss. For some people it’s super easy and some people the carrots never get big. It mainly comes down to what type of soil you have and watering. It takes carrots 10-30 days to germinate. My soil makes bricks so growing root veggies can be challenging. Last year my…
Zones and Frosts Dates
Why is it important to know your zone and frost dates: simple answer money! I am a frugal gardener and try to save money where I can. One way to throw money out is buying perennials that won’t survive in your zone. When buying perennials it is important to know your zone and the zone…
Container Gardening
A good read on why you should use potting mix or potting soil instead of dirt from the ground.
Pollinator Loving Plants
Marigolds Bee Balm Milkweed Nasturiums Hyssop Dill Borage
Scoville Units…How Hot is it?
Hot pepper heat is measured by the Scoville scale. The scale measures the heat/pungency of hot peppers. The scale is based on the concentration of capsaicin, an active component of chili peppers that produces a burning sensation when it touches your tongue or skin. It was developed in 1912. What is really interested is that the heat…
11 Types of Basil
BASIL Characteristics Flavor Height Uses Cinnamon Purple flowers, stems and veins Slight cinnamon smell and flavor 18”-30” tall Teas, containers Thai Purple Flowers Spicy anise/licorice /clover taste 15-24” tall Soups, stir fries, curries, and pho Holy Kaprao Basil Purplish-green leaves, purple stems, purple flowers Spicy, sweet, clove-like 12-24” tall Thai cuisine, potpourri Lemon White flowers…
Growing Basil
Basil is a must have herb for the garden. At Penner Pumpkins Lorissa grows a large variety of basils. Lemon, purple leaves, spicy, sweet, lime, and more. Basil is commonly used in Italian dishes and for making pesto. It is a relatively easy herb to grow as long as it receives the proper care. Basic…
Making Your Own Potting Soil
I normally buy my soil from a wholesaler. This year my wholesaler first said he didn’t have soil and than found 4 bags for me. In between that time on having no soil to having 4 bags I researched how to make your own potting soil. The main benefit for making your own soil was…
Online Store Information
The online store is open: plants for sale. Plants can either be bought online, at the Mother’s Day Sale in Winnipeg on May 9, or at the greenhouse. Opening day for the greenhouse is May 13 from 1-8 pm. This year the only date set in stone will be Thursday. I got a part time…
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