Muskmelons are round, sweet fruits known for their sweet, enticing flavor and scent. If you've ever bought one at a farmer's market, then you know melons at the grocery store are nothing compared to ...
Growing Wheat: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
When we think of growing wheat, many of us think of the open spaces in the Great Plains, with golden fields blowing in the breeze. We don't typically think of raising wheat in our gardens, but it's ...
Soil Solarization: How to Beat Back Weeds and Diseases Without Chemicals
You're taking all the right steps to organically grow your vegetables. However, your garden is still overrun by weeds or you're having problems with fusarium wilt. What can you do? It's time to try ...
Growing Oats: Best Varieties, Planting Guides, Care, Problems and Harvest
Do you enjoy a warm bowl of oatmeal with fruit for breakfast? Or oatmeal and raisin cookies? Then you should be growing oats. Oats are a nutrient-rich grain that makes a wonderful meal not only ...
When and How to Use Copper Fungicide in Your Garden
Copper is an organic fungicide that can treat or prevent fungal disease on your plants. Fungal diseases can be a real problem in some areas of the country, especially where it's cold and wet. They ...
Upland Rice: Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
When you think of rice you probably think of Japan or China, and iconic pictures of people wading in rice paddies to harvest the grains. This is one way of growing rice. Another way is in your ...
How to Cure Garlic and Onions to Make Them Last
Garlic and onions are the basis of many dishes, like stews, soups, sauces, roasts, and salsa, so it's no wonder they're a staple in many gardens. If you've tried your hand at growing them, at some ...
Regenerative Agriculture: What Is It and How to Use It in Your Garden
What happens when you mix together permaculture, organic farming, wildlife conservation, and forestry? It's called regenerative agriculture, and it's a technique that you can use to can improve the ...
Growing Apricots: Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Nothing says summer more than biting into a juicy apricot. They're one of those fruits that never tastes as good when you buy them at the grocery store. But fresh off the tree? Heaven. They're also ...