Seaweed as an organic fertilizer has a lot going for it. It's an abundant resource that washes up on beaches throughout the world. It can be dried for easier transport, or incorporated wet into compost. It's also a good source of plant nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, … [Read more...]
Cover Crops for the Backyard Garden
Not many home gardeners think about cover crops. Many, in fact, are unaware of them altogether. Those who have heard of them may think that they are just for commercial farmers. But the truth is, cover crops can be very beneficial to the backyard gardener. Why Use Cover … [Read more...]
Fertilizing Tomatoes
Once your tomatoes are growing well, you may wonder what else you can do to keep them healthy. Many gardeners focus on fertilizers as a growth enhancer for their tomatoes. This usually works, but there is a better focus for what your tomato plants really need if they are to … [Read more...]
Storing Seeds
Most vegetable seeds last at least 3 years, some more, some less. If the seeds were purchased commercially, they will have a date on their packet or container. Seeds should be used within 2 years of purchase, regardless of their variety. If you save your own seeds, this also … [Read more...]
Preventing Damping Off
New gardeners often experience an unfortunate phenomenon called "damping-off," a fungal disease that is ironically caused by the same warm and humid conditions that promote germination and seedling growth. With damping-off, however, seeds fail to germinate at all or germinate but … [Read more...]
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