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Here’s why Tomatoes and Peppers can’t cross-pollinate

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 |  Beginner's Guide, Informational

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

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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

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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

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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

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  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

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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

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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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All you need to know about Pesticide-free Growing

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Pesticides free gardening can be easier than it first sounds. I learned that from personal experiences on the first organic farm I worked on. Later I used my own garden to experiment -quite a bit- […]

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Why there are no vegetables growing in the wild

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Foraging is one of my favorite activities besides farming itself. Picking Mushrooms, Chestnuts and Blackberries is very rewarding for nearly zero effort. But how come you never walk across a Potato plant or some nice […]

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How to find unlimited wild mushrooms

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Last year was great to go mushroom hunting. By far the most bountiful mushroom season I’ve ever seen. I am picking mushrooms for more than 10 years, in a lot of different places. I am […]

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About Me

Hi, my name is Darian, glad to have you here!
I am a passionate gardener and outdoor enthusiast on a journey to grow my own food.
In the last couple of years, I’ve worked on multiple farms around the world, talked to lots of hobby growers, and started growing my own crops. On this site, I share the things I learned and take you along on my journey. read more

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