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A wooden crate overflows with fresh potatoes, promising hearty meals. In the earth nearby, more potatoes nestle, awaiting their turn to be harvested. Greenery provides a backdrop, hinting at the fertile garden's abundance.

31 Potato Varieties To Plant This Year

It’s just about time to get your seed potatoes chitted and ready for planting. Let’s discuss 31 potato varieties you may want to try this year with organic farmer Jenna Rich.

Ripe cherry tomatoes dangle from the vine, their glossy skins gleaming in the sunlight amidst verdant foliage. Beyond, terracotta pots create a soft, earthy backdrop, their warm hues blending harmoniously with the natural beauty of the garden.

Edible

Avoid These 9 Tomato-Growing Myths

Arguably the most popular garden plant, tomatoes are rich with juicy flavor but also rife with rumors. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the 9 most common myths about growing tomatoes and the real science for mastering this crop.

how deep plant tomatoes. Close-up of female hands planting a tomato seedling in a deep hole in the soil in the garden. The tomato plant is characterized by its lush green foliage, consisting of serrated leaves arranged alternately along the stems.

Vegetables

How Deep Should You Plant Tomatoes?

Don’t ruin your beautiful tomato seedlings by planting them at the wrong depth! Join former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how deep you should plant your tomatoes.

Several brown pots sit filled with dark, nutrient-rich soil, providing a perfect environment for growth. Emerging from the soil, strawberry seedlings reach above, their delicate green leaves unfurling in the warm air, promising future fruitfulness.

Fruits

Bare-root Strawberries vs. Plugs: Which is Better?

Planting strawberries presents an overwhelming number of options, including the propagation material you buy to start your berry patch. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains the pros and cons of bare-root strawberries vs. plugs and how to determine which is better for your garden.

A close-up of blueberry bushes in large pots, soil rich and brown. Young stems reach skyward, branches sprouting with vigor. Green leaves dance in the sunlight, backdrop of blurred grasses in the garden.

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How to Adjust Your Soil pH For Blueberries

If you grow blueberries on your homestead or plan to add some to your garden line-up, you’ll need to adjust your soil pH. Getting pH levels right will allow your plants to uptake the nutrients they need to thrive. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses ways to adjust your pH, why it’s important, and when to start.

Strawberry Growth. Close-up of a ripe strawberry fruit among green foliage in a sunny garden. The strawberry plant is characterized by bright green, trifoliate leaves arranged in clusters on long stems. The plant bears juicy, red heart-shaped berry which is covered in tiny seeds.

Fruits

Strawberry Growth Stages: How Fast Do Strawberries Grow?

If you’re eager to harvest fresh, juicy red berries, you may be wondering how long you have to wait for strawberries to grow. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains strawberry growth stages and offers tips to speed up maturity.

strawberry sun. Close-up of strawberry plant in a sunny garden. The strawberry plant features bright green, serrated leaves composed of three leaflets per stem, arranged alternately. The plant bears medium heart-shaped berries of juicy bright red color adorned with tiny seeds.

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How Much Sun Do Strawberries Need?

If your strawberry plants are small, pale, and low-yielding, they may not be getting enough light. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains exactly how much sunlight strawberries need to thrive.

Clusters of unripe ‘Cherokee Purple’ tomatoes dangle gracefully from lush green vines, promising future bursts of flavor. In the background, a blur of foliage and soil hints at the thriving ecosystem supporting the burgeoning fruit.

Vegetables

21 Heirloom Vegetables to Plant This Spring

Heirloom vegetables bring exceptional flavor and diversity to the garden. With so many rich selections, it’s easy to incorporate history and culture into what we grow and eat. Here, let’s look at a few of the best heirloom varieties to sow this spring. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring a glimpse of our food heritage through mouth-watering heirloom vegetables.

Close-up of female hands showing stunted tomato growing in a sunny garden. The plant has a wilted appearance, with limp, rotten stems and curled, wilted leaves of a pale green hue with gray rotten spots.

Vegetables

9 Reasons Why Your Tomato Plant Has Stunted Growth

Have your dreams of vibrant tomato harvests become crushed by weak plants? Join former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski as she shares nine reasons why your tomato plant may be stunted.

A cluster of vibrant orange carrots partially buried in dark, rich soil. Lush green foliage sprouts from the earth, forming a crown atop the hidden bounty, promising freshness and flavor.

Vegetables

13 Tricks for Amazing Carrots this Season

Carrots are a finicky crop, especially during germination. If you’re tired of pathetic root harvests, former organic farmer Logan Hailey unveils the best tricks for growing sweet, crunchy, market-worthy carrots.

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Dwarf Lime Trees

If you want to grow limes at home but lack the warm climate necessary for outdoor growing, take a look at dwarf lime trees. These plants remain compact, allowing you to tuck them into planters and grow them indoors. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to plant and care for these petite citrus trees.

Herbs

15 Varieties of Thyme For Your Garden

Are you looking for some thyme to spice up your garden? You’ll be thrilled to know there are many beautiful, low-maintenance thymes to fulfill your landscaping needs. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 15 fragrant varieties of thyme that you can easily grow with your herbs, vegetables, perennials, and even in containers!

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