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The Tomato
February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 hsotr The Garden

The Tomato

While you can (and should) develop your own approach to tomato-growing, The Tomato will help you think through your method.

When to Start a Garden
January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 hsotr The Garden

When to Start a Garden

When is the right time to start a garden? Rather than refer you to average frost dates, let's try a different approach and take a cue from nature.

Gardening Without Irrigation
October 21, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Gardening Without Irrigation

Gardening Without Irrigation by Steve Solomon runs counter to everything you know. Nevertheless, it is an excellent introduction to an alternative method.

Plant-Positive Thinking
October 4, 2022October 5, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Plant-Positive Thinking

To fully embrace plant-positive thinking, we must believe that abundance is actually an integral part of nature. We must recognize the wise design behind the system.

Can Gardeners Save Seeds from Hybrid Plants?
September 20, 2022September 23, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Can Gardeners Save Seeds from Hybrid Plants?

Seeds from hybrid plants will not come back true to type. But does that mean gardeners should never save seeds from hybrids, ever? Of course not.

What is Vermiculite?
August 23, 2022August 17, 2022 hsotr The Garden

What is Vermiculite?

Vermiculite is a natural mineral (magnesium-aluminum-iron silicate) that is heat-treated until it expands and curls, creating a light, fluffy texture.

Your Weather Folklore Questions Answered
June 28, 2022February 23, 2023 hsotr The Sunflower State

Your Weather Folklore Questions Answered

Answers to excellent questions about weather folklore sayings, from lightning to persistence to signs of the changing seasons.

Top 10 Soil Resources
June 17, 2022June 15, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Top 10 Soil Resources

No matter how much we learn about the biology, chemistry, and other properties of soil, there is always more to discover. Read on to find out what our readers have been researching.

Pros and Cons of Saving Seeds
May 20, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Pros and Cons of Saving Seeds

Considering saving seeds for the first time? This can be a rewarding project, but there are a few pitfalls. Here's what you need to know.

Gardening Calendar
May 6, 2022May 2, 2022 hsotr The Garden

Gardening Calendar

New to gardening? A common issue is deciding what to do when. Kansas Healthy Yards and Communities from K-State Research and Extension offers some advice.

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