How to Store Seeds Long-Term
I had the best tomato plant ever this year. The vine grew tall and strong, and once the plant started producing, it didn't stop until well beyond when every other …
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Too Much Okra
I only got one sentence into today's piece, "My Okra Onslaught," and I knew I could relate. The author, Jean Fritz, makes gumbo once a year, so they decide to …
Breaking Ground and Building a New Garden
Ouch, the pain of moving and building a new garden—I've felt that before, have you? In my case, the yard we moved into had been perfectly manicured before we arrived …
8 Educational Farm Stand Ideas for Kids
Empower young entrepreneurs by kickstarting a farm stand adventure and watching their confidence grow!
You know what's super awesome and fun for your kids? Helping them kickstart their very own business! …
Does the Tree Know About These Harmful Garden Insects?
Of the many harmful garden insects, a number of them crawl unnoticed toward a feast of garden fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs. They hide in the soil, under dense foliage, …
So Much and So Many
Summertime has always meant sun, dirt, and mud to me. It means longer days. Most of all, Summertime means abundance. …
Dealing With Hot Pepper Diseases
Like all food crops, hot peppers are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your greatest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.
This …
Planting Hot Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Planting
The easiest way to plant hot peppers is to plant seedlings. Many gardeners have success starting their hot peppers from seeds; it depends in part on your gardening …
A Knowing Peach Tree
Can trees sense trouble coming? Can they tell when they are healthy or desperately ill? I’ll let my peach tree answer. But first, a glimpse at my horticultural history. …
Vegetable Seed Spacing Guide to Avoid Overcrowding
I'll be the first to admit that one of the things I've struggled with in the garden is vegetable seed spacing. No matter how many times I plant veggies and …
