The weather at the present moment is beautiful in Alabama. If you have ever lived in Alabama you would know what I am talking about. Already this March we have had snow, a beautiful spring weekend, rain and finally warm weather again, although we could still have a frost. So planting time here according to my Hubby and my Dad is after April 15 th . It doesn't matter how many times I drool over bedding plants I know I really can't buy them just yet. But in the mean time, it wouldn't hurt to share some old fashioned gardening tips my Dad used to share with his neighbors, while he patiently waited for that magical day in April to arrive, so he could once again get his hands dirty. My Dad, always grew prize winning tomatoes. Everyone always talked about how big and juicy his tomatoes were. When he was asked what he used to grow such wonderful tomatoes, he would simply smile. My Dad didn't really have any gardening secrets. He would first plow his dirt up with a old fashione