Modern soils are depleted of trace minerals, which can reduce the vigor of our plants and the nutrient-density of our food. In this article, soil expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how to use Azomite to remineralize your soil.
Gardening in raised beds is an increasing trend for growers who want more control over soil health and bend over less when harvesting and pruning. But how do we increase our yields while still enjoying our time in the garden? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich for 11 tips to maximize production in your raised bed garden.
It’s time to order seed garlic! With so many seed companies, knowing who to trust or which ones have the best options can be confusing. Organic farmer Jenna Rich shares essential things we should look for when buying seed garlic.
Incomparable in the kitchen, there simply is no replacement for garlic. If you're looking for a well-balanced variety with excellent heat tolerance, look no further. ‘Inchelium Red’ is a vigorous variety that's famed for its flavor and texture, which only get better as it ages. Let's dig in and discuss this tasty garden treat that's just begging for a spot in your favorite recipes.
Native plants reseed readily when they’re thriving. Collect some seeds to spread them where you’d like! That way you’ll have native plants in every corner of your garden. Learn how to best collect and germinate these seeds alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
If you’re growing your own watermelons (or even selecting them at the market), you appreciate the importance of picking them at peak ripeness. Fully ripe watermelons develop sweetness, flavor, color, and texture on the vine. Learn what to look for to achieve the best time to harvest the sweet rounds with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
If you have patchy grass and envision a lushly bladed zone punctuating planting beds, now is the time to get sowing. Depending on your growing area, the optimal time to plant grass seed is late summer and early fall. Grass seed grows quickly and, with care in site preparation, creates a leafy lawn in no time.
Trap cropping is a clever method for deterring pests away from your vegetables. However, it can go wrong if not executed correctly. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how to avoid the most common trap cropping mistakes and what to do instead.
The late summer garden rolls with the weather punches, but there are simple strategies for extending the beauty and enjoyment of the warm season. Keeping things fresh brings in new selections to span transitional months. Explore ways to revive the end-of-season display with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
If you've decided to grow garlic but aren't sure how much to plant, we can help! Read on to find out how much garlic one clove produces. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss can help you determine how many cloves you should grow based on the number of people you want to feed.
Garlic is the base of many delicious home-cooked meals, and growing it at home is fun, easy, and rewarding. If you have some garden space and love the taste of garlic, join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shares seven reasons you should grow your own this year.
Whether you’ve got raised beds, in-ground beds, or containers, you’ll want to prepare them for growing garlic. A few actions during fall ensure bountiful harvests come late summer. Follow these easy steps from longtime garlic grower Jerad Bryant to turn cloves into giant bulbs!