Arizona Monthly Calendar

In doing some research on Gardening in Arizona... I stumbled upon what seems to be a great mini gardening checklist for those who live in this dry desert oasis that we call home. Check it out at About.com

What is really great is that I had discovered that Tomatoes and Peppers have two growing seasons here in the desert, that is if you can keep them alive long enough to do the necessary trimmage to 18 - inches in the month of September for re-growth and harvest in early December. =)

Check out the calendar, it not only covers Vegi Gardens but Grass (for those of you who do not know, we have two growing seasons for two different types of grasses here in the desert, Bermuda for summer and Perennial Rye for the winter), Trees and Shrubs, Flowers and a Monthly Does and or Don'ts Lists for the month.

Till Next Log...

Cheers!

Tomatoes Lower Your Blood Pressure

What? Did you read that correctly? Yes indeedy you did... In a recent study, people whom experienced hypertension that consumed tomato extract daily for 8 weeks experienced a 10-point drop in systolic blood pressure and a 4-point drop in diastolic pressure.

Tomatoes have lycopene which lowers blood pressure. Lycopene is also known to be an anticancer and has heart-protective effects.

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K, and are also low calorie and low fat.

Hurray for the Tomato!

I would like to thank my Mother who sent me the article. Thanks Mom!

Check out the full the article on RealAge

Till the next Log!