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You may have heard the term "chill hours" in the context of fruit trees and also nut trees - but what even are chill hours?

Cowpeas (aka black-eyed peas) are known for their tolerance of sandy soils and low rainfall. Keep reading to learn all about them!

If you've got an organic pepper from the grocery store and are wondering whether you can plant the seeds...

Curing converts some of the starches into sugars, which is where the "sweet" part comes in. Let's talk about how to cure sweet potatoes.

We'll talk about how to get your slips started, rooted, and growing. Let's jump right into how to grow sweet potato slips!

Let's talk about how to prune a fruit tree the right way, and make sure you feel confident doing it. There are a few simple guidelines you..

Air layering is an easy propagation technique which works well on many trees, shrubs, and woody canes.

Can you grow apricot from a root sucker? If so, what will it produce - will the fruit be the same fruit as the parent tree?

When your zucchini and summer squash tips turn brown and leathery before they're ripe, you may wonder what causes zucchini blossom end rot

sometimes butternut squash will break off of the vine, and you'll be left wondering whether green butternut squash is edible when unripe...

If you've grown your own vegetables and ended up with more than you can eat at once, curing & storage become important to understand.

Ever wonder if it's possible to grow chickpeas in your garden? It absolutely is, and they'll improve your soil to boot!

Did you know that the leaves of the strawberry plant are even more nutrient, rich and beneficial than the berries? That's right!

Curious what plants you can propagate cuttings from in water? We're listing out every plant that'll grow roots in water.

In this guide on how to cure garlic for storage, we'll walk through how to tranform your hard-grown garlic into year-round flavor

It all comes down to the magical process of curing. We'll look at how to cure butternut squash for ultimate storage-readiness.

If you're growing just a few stalks, you might find the need to hand-pollinate your corn because the lack of volume could hinder pollination

not all leeks have the white stem that we desire. In this article, we will explore how to get white stems on leeks organically

This is your guide to growing potatoes in the desert. If you're an avid desert gardener, you may be wondering if it's even possible...

Napa cabbage is a resilient and heat-tolerant brassica that should have a place in your garden. Let's look at how to grow it, care, and uses

If you're looking to learn more about growing dwarf blue curled kale, this is the place. I love this variety!

Wondering if you should bury plant stems when transplanting? Want to know which plants you can bury stems on? Find out here.

Are your seedlings falling over after sprouting? We've got some tips and tricks here for growing great seedlings without them leaning over.

We'll cover the primary macronutrients and micronutrients required by plants to grow healthy, and common amendments which contain them.

Gardeners looking to make their own calcium + magnesium mix can grab the organic calmag recipe for plants here.

Fermented Plant Juice and Fermented Fruit Juice are both concepts derived from the Korean Natural Farming (KNF) method.

Let's talk about how plant cuttings can survive in just water, how long they can do that, and dive into the science behind it.

Did you know that soil is naturally hydrophobic? That's right, once soil dries out it it can become difficult to rehydrate.

Your guide to undercrop shorter covers underneath taller main crops. In a regenerative context, this often means low-growing cover crops..

There are a few means of controlling compost bioactivity. You can utilize adjustments to moisture level, aeration, and additions all...

Curious about what compost ratio to use for seedlings, and whether too much compost can hurt your plants? Here's the scoop...

In this guide, we'll explore some key considerations for small space composting, and provide tips for success when space is limited

Learn how to make compost tea for your garden in this comprehensive guide. Discover the secrets of bubbling up a potent elixir.

Discover why the best soil can only be grown at home and how it will result in healthier plants. Say goodbye to expensive soil forever.