From Dream to Seed

From Dream to Seed Hello! I’m Jessica, a Master Gardener in zone 7a. I focus on educating beginner gardeners.
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09/03/2026

Hornworms can be pretty tough on tomato plants…but nature has a remedy! Here’s how planting flowers and herbs can attract a beneficial insect to help control hornworms.

09/02/2026

Another easy garden to table recipe. Today is salsa verde. This is a great fresh salsa to add to tacos, burritos, or as a dip.

Easy Salsa Verde
-12 to 14 peeled tomatillos
-1/2 white onion (halved)
-2 cloves garlic
-1 jalapeño*
-1 cup cilantro
-juice from 1/2 lime
-1/2 Tbsp Kosher salt

*This recipe is medium heat. For a milder version, scoop out jalapeño seeds. For a spicy version, use 2 jalapeños.

Preheat oven to 400F. Place tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalapeño on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for 10-15 minutes. Cool slightly. Add roasted veggies to a blender and add cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until well mixed. Keep refrigerated or frozen.

09/01/2026

Plant cover crops in the fall to protect AND improve your garden’s soil over winter. Check out Kellogg Garden for more tips on organic gardening!

08/31/2026

Time to harvest some home grown Roma tomatoes!

08/29/2026

🌸 Did you know you can save your own flower seeds and grow the same beautiful flowers again next year?

In this video, I’m showing you how to collect, dry, and store flower seeds from your garden. 🌱 It’s an easy way to save money, preserve your favorite flowers, and become a more self-sufficient gardener.

Once you learn how to save flower seeds, you’ll never want to let those spent blooms go to waste! 🌼

08/28/2026

Here’s another easy garden to table recipe. Tzatziki sauce is one of my FAVORITE sauces. It’s so light, fresh, and a great way to get in some extra protein. Use it as a fresh dip for veggies or throw it on top of chicken. Yum!

Easy tzatziki sauce:
-1.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
-1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved, seeds scooped out, and shredded
-juice from 1/2 lemon
-1/8 to 1/4 cup fresh dill
-(opt) 1 Tbsp dried tzatziki seasoning
-salt and pepper to taste

Combine ingredients and let refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before taste testing. Store in fridge for up to a week.

08/25/2026

Time to plant those fall carrots! Here’s a few garden tips for planting carrots. Be sure you have at least 60-70 days before your first frost. You can also use hoops row covers to extend your season a bit. Are you planting fall carrots?

We’ve seen some really beautiful insect friends in the garden this year. Monarch and Swallowtail caterpillars, Hummingbi...
08/24/2026

We’ve seen some really beautiful insect friends in the garden this year. Monarch and Swallowtail caterpillars, Hummingbird moths, dragonflies. Adding Swamp Milkweed to the pollinator garden has proven to be a great decision. We’ve had a record number of monarch caterpillars this year. It’s been a much better host plant than my Buttery W**d so far. Seeing these garden friends makes all the weeds, pest damage, and bad harvests worth it 💚💚💚.

08/22/2026

Easy garden to table recipe! I love making pickles from all the cucumbers I harvest from my backyard garden. Refrigerator pickles are super easy. I make several types, but garlic dill pickles are a favorite.

2 cup water
2 cups distilled 5% white vinegar
3 Tbsp picking or kosher salt
Heat in a pot, stirring until solution is clear

To 2 quart sized mason jars, add to each jar 10-15 whole black peppercorns, 2 garlic cloves, and a sprig or two or fresh dill. Add prepared cucumbers. Carefully pour over hot brine, completely covering cucumbers. Optional, add 1 tsp Ball pickle crisp granules. Wipe rims of jars and add lids/rings. Refrigerate for 2 weeks before eating.

08/20/2026

Two easy garden to table lunch recipes! Both of these recipes use lots of fresh veggies from your summer garden harvests. They are quick and easy, and the pasta salad and bruschetta topping can be stored in the fridge all week for a healthy meal prep! Let me know what type of recipes you want to see next ❤️.

Easy pasta salad:
1 package tri-color pasta, cooked and drained
1-2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1/4-1/2 diced red onion
1 cup sliced Italian salami
1 6-8oz pack of feta cheese
1 small can sliced black olives
Salt and paper to taste
2 Tbsp dry Italian dressing mix
1 cup Italian dressing
*stir ingredients together and then topped with 6-8 torn basil leaves. Store in fridge

Easy bruschetta:
1 1/2 cup diced Roma tomatoes
1/4 diced red onion (optional)
1 garlic clove, diced
1 tsp of olive
A few splashes of red w**e vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
*mix and let marinate while you prepare bread

1 loaf Italian or French bread, thickly sliced
Olive oil
1 clove garlic

*preheat oven to 400F, place bread on baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Bake for 10-20 minutes until done as preferred. Remove from oven. While bread is still warm, rub each slice with garlic clove.
Gently fold in some fresh basil and oregano to tomato mixture. Spread mixture on bread and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

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