The garden journal is one of the least used tools of gardening. Those who keep a garden journal, often do so because they simply love journaling. Those who don’t journal often find the idea daunting or a frivolous waste of time. But under the surface of this seemingly...
“Don’t put that in your mouth! You don’t know where it’s been!” said every parent ever. Plants today are fumigated, grown in overly fertilized soils, and go through all sorts of processes that we unknowingly agree to when we put that food in our mouth. When you save...
Saving seeds is rewarding on so many levels. It’s not just about the end result of getting viable seed. It’s not even just about the harvest you get from that seed next season. In fact, it’s not about any one thing. Saving your own seeds is about the entire...
Growing seedlings unlocks the door to thousands of plant varieties, all with their own unique flavors that you can’t find at grocery stores or nurseries. It can also save you money… if you grow the seedlings correctly. But when you’re first starting out, it’s easy to...
Make your front yard garden beautiful so neighbors can enjoy it too. There are many factors to consider when picking your plants each growing season. One factor you might have to deal with … does your neighborhood allow front yard gardens? Here's your chance to get...
If you live in a climate where summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F, hot weather gardening can be a challenge. Above 95°F, tomato blossom drop can happen, and summer favorites like cucumbers, sweet peppers, and eggplant slow production and become more vulnerable...
So many grownups think dandelions are weeds. They mow them down, spray them, and gripe about them all spring. But did you know dandelions can actually be…MAGIC?? Dandelions are the first food honeybees eat each year. And because they have a taproot, dandelions loosen...
Why Should We SAVE the BEE? Honey bees are the only insect intricately tied to our food supply. One-third of our diet is currently derived from plants that require pollination, and in the U.S., honey bees are responsible for 80% of agricultural pollination! Without...
Rob HerringNeed to GrowRob's short film aired in the 2022 Superfood Garden Summit The film is called "We Decided to Become Farmers."Rob Herring is an environmental filmmaker and musical activist. He directed/produced/wrote The Need To GROW, winner of multiple Best...
Jason MatyasSeeds for GenerationsJason is a 2022 Superfood Garden Summit presenter. "Starting Seeds & Caring for Seedlings"Jason Matyas is a husband, father of seven, homesteader, lifelong gardener, 20-year Air Force veteran with 9 worldwide deployments including...
