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  As we move into 2025, a severe and widespread drought continues to tighten its grip on most of the country. A staggering 70% of the nation is currently grappling with some level of dryness, with severe or extreme drought ...

  Tomatoes, ubiquitous in salads, sauces, soups, and juices, have a unique history that’s more than just their bright colors and tangy sweetness. From centuries of suspicion to cutting-edge genetic revelations, tomatoes have a fascinating story of how this once-maligned ...

  The Surprising Power and Profit of a One-Acre Vegetable Garden A single acre of land may not seem like much at first glance. But in the world of vegetable gardening, it can be a surprisingly big and abundant resource. ...

  Winter’s Quiet Alchemy: Understanding the Winter Composting Process Composting in cold weather may seem challenging, but the rewards are well worth the effort once the growing season arrives. Even when the temperature dips, beneficial microorganisms continue working beneath the ...

  Experienced gardeners often view winter as a time of rest for their gardens, a season when nature takes a well-deserved pause. But with the right tools and techniques, winter can become an extension of the growing season, yielding a ...

  During World War II, American households answered the government’s call to grow “war gardens,” later known as “victory gardens.” These small, homegrown plots of vegetables became symbols of self-reliance, patriotism, and resilience. War gardens provided essential food supplies during ...

  Throughout history, heirloom seeds have been more than tiny packets of potential life; they have been the foundation of survival, innovation, and community resilience. In times of hardship, seeds offered the hope of a harvest and the means to ...

Have you ever thought about planting garlic bulbs during fall? Garlic grown in late autumn tends to be bigger, tastier and just plain better, probably because the roots have all winter to get established before the heat of summer sets ...

Nothing’s worse than watching pests munch through your garden like it was planted for them. While we try to avoid pesticide use through companion planting  and attracting natural predators , sometimes it’s not enough and we need a targeted and limited ...

  The key to addressing common soil problems with balanced nutrients may be both easier and yet more complicated than you might think. It’s not just about spraying the right fertilizer and watching it be miraculously sucked into your plants in ...