One of the fun things about being a home gardener is getting to be creative with the tools and supplies we use in our gardens. Using recycled paper is a staple in my garden because it’s so...
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Not all heat is created equal. We have all experienced heat in three forms. There is radiation where the heat falls directly on your skin, conduction heat when you touch something hot, and convection...
How Many Carrots to Plant, per Person? Planning Carrot Yields
Planning your carrot yield should be simple. One seed equals one carrot. Easy! Right? Well, it depends on a few factors, and the most significant of all is choosing the right carrot variety to ensure...
How Many Cucumber Plants per Person? Planning Cucumber Yields
The intense zip of sweet, hydrating, crunch from a fresh homegrown cucumber cannot be beaten by anything you can buy from a grocery store. And despite their large size, and delicate nature, they are...
Growing peppers is famously challenging in our climate. The cooler winters and shorter summers create a constant balancing act between vegetative growth and fruit development. However, if you get the...
Choosing the best high-yielding tomato plants is more than a little complicated, but there are a few simple tricks to pick the best plants. Everything from variety to the health of seedlings and when...