Is tomato seed fermentation required? There are quite a few methods described on the internet for collecting and cleaning…
I hear about a lot of people planting garlic in winter or even early spring. In most cases they never report how well the…
Three years ago I started a study to see if eggshells decompose in my soil. Details of the study can be found here: Eggshells…
The recommended time for planting garlic in colder climates is mid-fall – October in zone 5. That certainly works but…
Compost tea is all the rage but does it really work? Research studies so far have produced mixed results. The science to…
Mulching the garden is a very common recommendation. Mulch will reduce the number of weeds and it will hold moisture in the…
A year ago I started a study to see if eggshells decompose in soil; Eggshells – Decomposition Study. It is now one year…
More orchids are killed by over watering than for any other reason. It begs the question, how much water do they really need?…
As winter approaches, we worry about our poor plants making it through the cold. All manor of wrapping devices are used to…