How to make your garden wind-safe
Growing vegetables in windy conditions is an obstacle faced by many around the world. This obstacle affects us all, with food supply relying in part on foods grown in the wind. It is imperative for […]
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The hidden side of Cattle Ranching
I recently received an E-Mail asking for a bit more details about my time working on a cattle ranch. So, in response to this E-mail, I wrote this post, where I just want to give […]
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It’s easy to produce your own Heirloom Seeds
When I started learning about growing vegetables, I thought I could just save any seed I like and use them again in the following years. Turns out, it doesn’t really work like that. At the […]
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Here’s why Tomatoes and Peppers can’t cross-pollinate
Cross-pollination is a funny thing if you save some seeds for the coming years. One time my bell peppers did cross-pollinate with some other type of hot pepper I was growing. On the outside, they […]
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What causes sour tomatoes and how can you fix it
I love picking and eating tomatoes fresh out of the garden. But every once in a while, you come across one that just doesn’t taste right. Tomatoes are supposed to be flavorful and sweet, not […]
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How does monoculture affect the soil
I read a lot of articles and blogs online, and nothing seems as universally rejected as Monoculture. In this post, I want to summarize the scientific consensus on Monoculture to get a better and unbiased […]
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Do homegrown vegetables really taste better
I think every grower would agree in saying home-grown fruits and vegetables taste better than the store-bought counterpart. In this post, I want to take a close look at the flavor of the food we […]
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Everything you ever need to know about Tomato Blight
Last year I learned a lot about growing tomatoes. One problem I ran into towards the end of the growing season was blight. So next time around I want to be prepared; I did […]
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The Reason your tomatoes keep splitting
Last year I planted a lot of Tomato plants to see which ones I find the best. Sadly, I noticed some of the fruits were cracked; others seem to be okay. How did this happen? […]
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It’s easy to grow organic without manure
I’ve worked on a couple of farms now. Most of them used manure on a regular basis to fertilize their plants. Now, I want to take a closer look if it is possible to grow […]
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