Supercharging Your Potato Harvest
You know, after years of tending to my own potato patch, I've learned that even the most seasoned growers can always find ways to boost their yield. We've all had …
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7 Benefits of Fish Fertilizer for Tomatoes and Other Vegetables
We know fish has plenty of proteins and oils that are good for us, but is fish fertilizer good for our plants? Sometimes it's hard to look beyond the marketing …
How to Add Nitrogen to Soil to Encourage Vegetable Growth
You may know that some vegetables, like peas and beans, add nitrogen to soil. You may know that plants and vegetables need nitrogen. And you've no doubt seen the NPK …
DIY Soil Testing vs. Laboratory Soil Analysis: Which is Best?
There's a certain amount of DIY attitude that comes with vegetable gardening. Even if you aren't building your own greenhouse from reclaimed windows and cardboard boxes, you still have your …
The Best Time to Fertilize Plants for a Bountiful Vegetable Harvest
When is the best time to fertilize plants in your vegetable garden? In truth, that's a bit of a trick question. There are several factors that go into the fertilizer …
Growing Rhubarb in Containers
Rhubarb is easy to grow in containers—if you have enough space for the leaves to spread out. You’ll need a sunny spot for it to sit in during the growing …
How to Fertilize Container Vegetables without Burning Your Plants
Okay, maybe learning how to fertilize container vegetables isn't the best-kept secret in gardening, but for years it sure as heck felt like it. I can't begin to tell you …
