Sometimes, amending existing soil feels like teaching an old dog new tricks. It can be done, but it takes time, patience, and persistence. For many food gardeners—especially those in urban …
If there’s one universal truth about gardening, it’s this: none of us start with perfect soil. Maybe yours is sticky clay that clumps on your shovel. Maybe it’s sandy grit …
When most people hear the word soil, they picture a patch of brown stuff stuck to the bottom of their shoes. Dirt, plain and simple. But as food gardeners, we …
I don't know about you, but when I think about tropical fruit plants, my home in western Massachusetts isn't the place that comes to mind. Not even close. I bet …
Ah, the Cherokee Purple tomato—part heirloom, part legend, and wholly delicious. This distinctive tomato is said to trace its roots back to the Cherokee Nation, passed down through generations before …
As an avid tomato gardener, let me tell you: San Marzano tomatoes are nothing short of magical. These oblong, bright-red beauties are the secret ingredient behind the best pasta sauce …
Sometimes, gardening advice gets passed around like gossip. It could be gardening tips from your grandfather on your mother’s side or a neighbor’s anecdotal vegetable garden evidence. It’s easy to …
Tell me, fellow gardener... if you buy a square of onion sprouts at the gardening supply shack, do you plant each little tiny bulb one by one, or do you …
When it comes to seed starting, there are a variety of different methods that you can use depending on your preferences and the types of seeds you want to start. …
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