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Jenna Rich

Jenna is a former Chicago business professional turned organic farmer with over 5 years of experience organically growing vegetables, herbs and cut flowers. She has grown for farmers markets, CSA, and several local restaurants in zone 5a. She co-owns and runs Partners’ Gardens LLC, a small-scale, no-till market garden in New Hampshire.

Two small hand trowels with beige handles and black metal heads placed on a rustic wooden surface, next to a collection of smooth brown and white seeds in a wooden tray, ready for planting.

Bulbs

Planting Spring Bulbs: When Is It Too Late?

It's important to monitor the calendar and extended forecast to ensure you get your bulbs planted at the right time. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich to discuss planting spring bulbs and when it may be too late.

A man's hand grips blue pruning shears as he cuts bare tree branches in an autumn garden, with vibrant, colorful leaves softly blurred in the background.

Trees

5 Reasons You Should Never Prune Your Trees in Fall

I bet you’re working on your fall to-do list, and I’m right there with you. But pruning your trees is something you should leave off that list until late winter. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses five reasons you should never prune your trees in the fall.

Fresh mint leaves, vibrant green and neatly spread, are arranged on a white dehydrator tray as they begin to dry.

Herbs

13 Best Herbs for Drying 

If you love to cook at home and grow herbs, I encourage you to dry them so they can help you make delicious meals all season. Herbs make mealtime so exciting, so let’s learn about various drying methods and discuss the 13 best herbs for drying with organic farmer Jenna Rich.

A top-view shot of a destroyed squash that show a method on how to compost pumpkins

Gardening Tips

How to Compost Your Halloween Pumpkins

Learn how to compost your Halloween pumpkins for an environmentally friendly option that keeps those heavy gourds out of landfills. Organic farmer Jenna Rich gives us tips on how to do so safely and with a touch of fun.

A close-up shot of a romanesco broccoli

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Romanesco Broccoli (Roman Cauliflower)

You’ve probably seen the unique intricacies of Romanesco broccoli while perusing seed catalogs and passed on them because they look complicated. But I assure you, if you’ve mastered growing broccoli or cauliflower, you’re ready for this adventurous vegetable! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she attempts to convince us all to grow it while teaching us how to care for it successfully.

A close-up of a woman's hands harvesting pomegranates and placing the round, deep red fruit with rough skin into a large wicker basket.

Fruits

5 Signs Your Pomegranates Are Ripe and Ready To Harvest

If you’ve never grown pomegranates, you may not know what signs to look out for or when they’re ready for harvest. If it’s your first time and you aren’t sure when to pick, join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses five telltale signs that your pomegranates are ripe and ready to harvest.

A fresh pile of pale, elongated root vegetables identified as Pastinaca sativa, with thin, tapering bodies and light green leaves attached. The roots lie on a rustic surface, their slightly rough skin and creamy hue reflecting their freshly harvested state, surrounded by leafy greens.

Vegetables

How to Overwinter Parsnips in 5 Simple Steps

You're missing out if you haven’t tasted a parsnip sweetened by winter’s frost. They’re comforting, versatile in the kitchen, and nutritious, perfect for winter soups and stews. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shows how to overwinter parsnips in five simple steps.