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This ancient crop has a surprising abundance of benefits for home gardeners and chefs. In this article, garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains 7 reasons to use wheat as part of your crop rotations, soil enrichment, and culinary adventures. You can even grow your own wheatgrass!
If you’re ready to dive into raised bed growing or add to an existing setup, consider going au naturel with cedar frames. Cedar is the gold star of long-lasting, durable bed material. It fits into any garden scheme with natural qualities and added weather and pest resistance benefits. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the merits of cedar raised beds.
Don't let these common garden pests ruin your beautiful watermelon patch that you've worked so hard on. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss lists the most common insects that will come for your melons and tells how to prevent and eradicate them.
No one wants to let pests destroy their garden, but insecticides can do damage to important pollinator populations. Join beekeeper Melissa Strauss as she discusses some of the ways she controls pests in the garden, without harming beneficial pollinators.
Invasive weeds creep into gardens, no matter where you live. Repurpose them as fertilizer to turn waste into nutritious organic matter! Gather organic methods for repurposing weeds alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Who doesn’t love a beautiful vine tumbling over a wall or climbing up a trellis? While beautiful, not all vines play nicely with others. In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares 11 vines to avoid in your garden.
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.