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A close-up of Zinnia flowers reveals a vibrant array of colors, from fiery reds to delicate pinks and sunny yellows. Surrounding these blossoms are lush green leaves and slender, elegant stems that support the floral display.

Flowers

15 Common Zinnia-Growing Problems

Zinnias are a beloved annual flower, bringing cheer and bright colors to gardens worldwide. However, growing them comes with some potential issues. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she discusses cultural mistakes, diseases, and pests that might disrupt a successful zinnia garden patch.

A thriving blueberry bush stands in a radiant patch of sunlight, its vibrant green leaves glistening. The sun's golden rays gently kiss the plump, deep-blue berries hanging from delicate branches.

Edible

How to Prepare Blueberry Bushes for Winter

Are you dreaming of summer blueberry abundance already, like I am? It’s important to prepare your blueberry bushes for winter so they’re healthy and strong next season. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she gives 7 easy steps to prepare your blueberry bushes for winter.

Close up of a gardener's hand carefully selecting the weakest and smallest sprouts to thin from a row.

Gardening Tips

How to Thin Seedlings For A Productive Garden 

Have you ever wondered why you should thin your seedlings and what the best way is to do so? Which crops need to be thinned? Join gardening expert and organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through the hows, whens, and whys of thinning seedlings for healthy plants.

A small green pumpkin ripens on the vine next to leafy tendrils and squash blooms.

Edible

Should You Bury Pumpkin Vines? 

Growing pumpkins requires lots of space, energy, and patience. You might be wondering how to control the unruly vines and how best to get them the water, nutrients, and stability they need to thrive. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she discusses when and why you should bury pumpkin vines and how to do it in your own garden.

A view of a high tunnel hoop house. It is a semi-circular structure with metal hoops supporting a translucent, polyethylene plastic. Inside grows a variety of vegetables in different growth stages. The vegetables have leaf sprouts in various shades of green.

Gardening Tips

9 Benefits of Growing in High Tunnels

If you’ve been thinking about adding a high tunnel to your farm or garden and are wondering if it’s worth the hassle, join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she discusses key benefits and some drawbacks to help you decide if this step is right for you.

Fresh young garlic bulbs rest on the rich, brown soil, their papery skins gleaming in the sunlight. Vibrant green leaves emerge from the earth, showcasing their slender, pointed tips, eager to bask in the nourishing soil's embrace.

Vegetables

15 Garlic-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This Year

Growing garlic at home is a treat, but it doesn’t come without its share of common yet easily avoidable mistakes. Follow along with small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she goes through 15 common garlic-growing mistakes not to make this fall.

Emerging from the rich brown soil, Spring Iris rhizomes display slender, pale shoots. Delicate, lance-shaped leaves unfurl, showcasing vibrant green hues and intricate veins.

Gardening Tips

How Do You Control Plants that Spread by Rhizomes?

Are you growing rhizomatous plants in your garden and looking for ways to control the spread? Then you’re in the right place! Join small-scale gardening expert Jenna Rich as she discusses how these plants spread and tips on how to tame them so your garden doesn’t become overrun.

A vibrant garden brimming with an array of plant species, showcasing nature's diversity in a harmonious arrangement. Sunlight gently caresses the leaves and petals, casting a warm, inviting glow.

Gardening Tips

How to Build a Regenerative Garden

Regenerative gardening is a restorative way to grow food and flowers, revitalizing our soil. We can all take small steps to lower our carbon footprint by gardening more naturally. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she explores what regenerative gardening means and how you can take small steps now to bring these practices into your own backyard, helping to mitigate climate change one garden at a time.

The husks on small, under-developed ear of corn is under-are pulled back, displaying a brown, misshapen end of the cob.

Vegetables

11 Corn-Growing Problems You Might Face

Who doesn’t love fresh corn straight from the field? Well, you’re not the only one. Corn is a global staple on the dinner table this time of the year, but it’s also a favorite among many pests and critters. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she explores common corn-growing problems and troubleshoots ways to avoid them.

A close-up of a yellow squash sitting on the ground in a garden. The squash is about 10 inches long and has smooth, vibrant yellow skin. The squash is sitting on a bed of dark brown soil and a few green leaves and stalks are visible in the background.

Vegetables

Are Volunteer Squash Safe to Eat?

It’s the time of year when you notice volunteer squash popping up in your garden or your compost pile. Before you cut it up and throw it on a kabob skewer, let’s discuss whether they are safe to eat. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she investigates.