Ask Gardenerd: Preventing Bugs Next Year
As we start over with a fall garden in warm-winter climates, or put the garden away in more temperate regions, the question arises once again: "How can I prevent bugs…
Renee's Purple Opal basil
Basil Trial: Our Favorite Basils
This summer we tested four new basil varieties against four of our favorites. That was a lot of basil! It was a grueling process (ha-ha) and as a result, we…
Grasshoppers bite chunks out of the sides of leaves, but can consume entire leaves over time.
Ask Gardenerd: Are Grasshoppers Bad?
We love it when people ask about bugs before killing them. Better safe than sorry. You may be killing a beneficial insect, so please ask before taking action. Like Dora…
Moringa seeds - loose and ready for the taking...swapping.
Field Trip: Heirloom Expo Seed Swap
This will be my last post about the 2015 Heirloom Expo, but it's one that couldn't be left out. Every year the Heirloom Expo hosts a seed swap for those…
Water Where it Counts with Ollas
Learn how to use ollas for watering plants
Dr. Vandana Shiva of Navdanya
Heirloom Expo Wrap Up – All About Seeds
The 2015 Heirloom Expo was another huge success. I had the pleasure of giving a talk to a full house about Growing Food in the Drought. The rest of the…
Some were large like this one.
Harvesting Jerusalem Artichokes
It's been 9 months since we planted the three Jerusalem Artichokes that had sprouted in the fridge. Now the plant has dried up and it's time to harvest. Most guide…
Watering Trees in the Drought
Do not forget to water your trees during the drought