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