Why does the pH of water in hydroponics fluctuate?
Maintaining proper pH levels in hydroponic systems is crucial to plant health and growth. One common challenge growers face is pH drift. In this article, we’ll take a look at what pH drift is, why it occurs, and how it
Build your own fall harvest cellar
Installing a fruit and vegetable cellar is a great way to keep your harvest fresh during the colder months. With protection from the elements and animals, these cellars can be just as good as a regular fridge. They can be
From the Garden to the Bread Basket: Rosemary Bread, Scones and Stuffing
Rosemary bread is the perfect complement to everything from cream cheese to strawberry jam to pumpkin soup! Enjoy the three recipes below, from rosemary bread to rosemary walnut scones to rosemary filling. And get inspired by this delicious guide and
About thyme: growing, harvesting and drying thyme
Time to talk thyme! Thyme, a medicinal herb and aromatic addition to meals, is uncomplicated to grow and harvest in almost any environment. Follow these tips to start growing thyme in your garden! Below is an excerpt from The Organic
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Affordable Raised Garden
Dreaming of a lush, productive garden but circumscribed by destitute soil or circumscribed space? Raised garden beds are the perfect solution, providing optimal growing conditions for a variety of plants, from flowers to vegetables.If you’re tired of dealing with weeds,
A Guide to Making Wild Jams and Syrups
I'm a bit of a weirdo when it comes to jams. I'd never heard of using pectin to gelatinize them until I came to the U.S. When I was growing up in Belgium, my mom made a lot of strawberry
All About Cows: What’s Got Four Legs, Says “Moo” and Could Save the Planet?
Many of us have been taught that overgrazing by methane-emitting cattle is turning green pastures into parched deserts and is responsible for widespread desertification that threatens valuable biodiversity, soil quality, and more. Not true, because Allan Savory explains in his
The Whole Sunflower: Delicious Right Down to the Stem
"The cooking process for sunflower seeds is slightly different from that of artichokes, and the result is a unique vegetable with the consistency of an artichoke and a powerful sunflower flavor."— Alana Bergo Did you know that sunflower seeds aren’t the
Dryland Farming: Strategies to Reduce Heat Stress in Crops and Livestock
When I spent a month in Guatemala in the early 1990s, I realized that the concept of plant guilds was well-known not only in the Sonoran Desert, where I came from, but also in the warmer tropical regions of Central
Eliot Coleman’s Guide to Perfect Compost
Compost is key to a lush, copious garden. Do you know how to turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into perfumed, crumbly plant food? If not, your garden is losing a lot and You you are missing out on one of