We are now at the end of May, and most gardens are well underway. Many people like to prune off the suckers from their tomatoes, but few realize the value of suckers. If you aren’t familiar with ‘suckers’, this is … Continue reading
Not all ants are bad. In fact, ants are your friends. They control insect populations, clean up dead things, and help the natural cycle of life. But some ants are evil. Mosquitoes are the most evil beasts on the earth, … Continue reading
Quality dirt means productive plants. Healthy soil is not measured merely on the level of nutrients. Other factors must be considered as well. A soil can be high in organics and composted material, but it the roots can’t breathe, the … Continue reading
Here is a tip for boosting seedling growth. If you’re a gardener who likes to start from seed, using nutrient solution can get the new plant off to a very fast start. This can be either organic or non-organic solution. … Continue reading
There is not a single right way to sprout and transplant your seedlings, but there are tips we can learn from each other. I like to use both coco coir in seed flats and mess lined Jiffy plugs. I like … Continue reading
If you haven’t already started your seeds, it’s time. Beginning seeds indoors is a cost effective way to get plants for the summer vegetable garden. Unfortunately, the name brand seed starting kits can be expensive and the refills are over … Continue reading
Whether you are planting store-bought tomatoes or growing your own, here is an easy tip that will pay off all season long. Tomatoes are natural rooters. Any part of the stem that contacts the soil will spawn roots. This is … Continue reading
After much study, I’ve decided to supplement my garden with straw bale growing. This method of gardening goes back more than 100 years, but it was all but forgotten by the public until it was popularized by Joel Karsten’s book, … Continue reading
My article on GMO has raised a lot of discussion. One thing that has been said repeatedly is that I’m immoral because I buy from companies on what I call the ‘naughty list’. According to some sites, the naughty list … Continue reading
I’m often asked what seed companies I recommend. Many times people are looking for ‘safe’ companies because they are fearful of getting GMO tainted seeds. None of these companies sell GMO seeds. In fact, it is illegal to sell GMO … Continue reading
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