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What to Plant After Tomatoes: Sustainable Strategies for a Thriving Garden

Explore my post-tomato planting tips for crop rotation, nutrient management, & regenerative practices for robust garden productivity.

Butternut Squash Growing Stages: A Visual Guide

See photos of the butternut squash stages of growth, with detailed pictures of seedlings, flowers, immature fruit and harvest-ready squash.

How I Finally Managed the Slug Invasion in My Garden: Lessons Learned and What Actually Work

Struggling with Slugs in Your Garden? Here's What I Found to be the One Organic Method that Actually Works. But You're Not Going to Like it.

How I Harvest Year-Round Broccoli: My Methods for Continual Yields

My step-by-step guide to nearly year-long heirloom broccoli harvests and an extended growing season in my organic garden.

Easy Guide to Save Purple Sprouting Broccoli Seeds Adapted to Your Climate

A guide to help you get better winter survival and longer harvests with Purple Sprouting Broccoli through seed saving.

What to Know About Planting Fava Beans in the Autumn to Overwinter

Discover the benefits, challenges, & key tips for fall planting fava beans. Learn from my experiences and avoid common mistakes!

How I Save Fava Bean Seeds for a Thriving, Sustainable Garden

Learn how I collect fava (broad) bean seeds to boost garden sustainability and self-sufficiency with this simple, step-by-step guide.

Should You Get a Greenhouse for Your PNW Tomatoes? Insights from My Experience

Discover my personal findings growing tomatoes in the PNW. Compare greenhouse vs. garden methods for optimal tomato health and yield.

How I Harvest and Cure a Year's Worth of Onions Every Summer for Long-Term Storage

Learn how I harvest and cure onions every summer for a year-long supply in my pantry. Read on for a step-by-step guide to lasting freshness.

Crops I Plant After Onions for Continuous Harvests: What Always Works for Me

Just harvested onions? Here are the crops I plant after my onions for continual harvests. These easy picks will extend your growing season!

Purple Sprouting Broccoli: How I Finally Got Bigger Harvests After Frost, Pests, and Bolting

Success is possible with purple sprouting broccoli! Here's how I get thriving PSB, even through winter chills, pesky pests and heat waves!

How I Cure Potatoes So They Store For Months: My Tips for Best Results

Here's how I maximize the long-term storage potential of potatoes - best practices for harvesting, curing, and storing spuds for months!

Tips From My Successful Garlic Harvests: How I Harvest, Cure, and Store Garlic that Lasts

How I Harvest Over 100 Heads of Garlic Each Year and Make Them Last for Months – My Garlic Curing and Storage Tips for Self-Sufficiency

Choosing the Best Disease-Resistant Heirloom Tomatoes for Your PNW Garden

Discover the best disease-resistant heirloom tomatoes for your garden. Get a bountiful, sustainable harvest with tailored regional tips.

Avoid These 8 Common Greenhouse Tomato Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Discover 8 common greenhouse tomato mistakes + expert tips to fix them for healthy plants. Make the most of your greenhouse with our guide!

My 10 Day Plan for Tomato Propagation from Cuttings: Tips for Success

Save time + money - propagate tomatoes from cuttings! Discover step-by-step tips for tomato plant multiplication that only takes 10 days.

Gardening in the PNW? Here are Solutions to Your Tomato Leaf Issues

The cool damp weather of the PNW can harbor spotty, curling, or yellowing tomato leaves. Keep your garden thriving with our diagnostic guide

Growing Fennel in a Regenerative Garden: Everything to Know for Fat Bulbs and Fancy Pollen

Grow fennel the right way with our regenerative gardening guide. Get tips for large bulbs, flavorful pollen, and sustainable practices.

Fall Garden Raised Bed Layout Plans (Regenerative Edition)

Fall garden plans + best practices to keep veggies coming all year long! Late summer planting guide for fall, winter, + spring harvests.

Daikon Radish: The Ultimate Transformer that Builds Soil Health

Got heavy clay, compacted soil, or need organic matter? Daikon is a powerful cover crop to build soil health naturally in no-till gardens.

Squash Spectrum: The Ultimate Gardener's Guide to Different Types of Squash

A squash variety database list of different types of squash so you can decide the kinds of winter and summer squash to grow in your garden.

Scarification Secrets: The Essential List of Seeds That Need Special Care to Sprout

Discover which seeds need scarification to germinate, plus get expert tips for successful tips to scarify seeds in this full guide.

Perennial Power: Grow Sustainable Garden with Our Extensive Crop Database

Find the ideal perennial food crops for your garden with filters for zones, harvest schedules, growth requirements, and longevity.

Raised Bed Garden Ideas: The Regenerative Way

Raised bed layout designs and best practices to help you grow healthy food the regenerative way. Plan your raised bed garden with our guide.

Container Gardening 101: From Pots to Plants (apartment homesteading series)

Part of our apartment homesteading series! A full guide to growing veg in containers, with options for eco-friendly pots and compact plants.

54 plants for regenerative organic gardening

Planning a regenerative garden? These plants will help you reach your goals, improve soil health, enhance the ecosystem, & grow healthy food

the best organic fertilizers for organic gardening (2024)

Spot the signs of nutrient deficiency in plants, + learn how to ensure that your plants grow optimally with these top organic fertilizers.

Cold Stratification Guide: Complete list of flowers and herbs that need cold stratification

What seeds need cold stratification? Learn how to cold stratify seeds & find a full list of flower and herb seeds that need stratification.

Top 10 Fruit Trees for Your PNW Garden: Thriving in Wet Winters and Dry Summers

What fruit trees do well with both wet feet and drought? We gathered data on the best disease-resistant varieties proven for the PNW.

Strawberry Garden Guide: 10 Proven Methods for Your Best Harvest Yet

I grow enough strawberries to preserve 50 jars of jam each year. Here are my tried and true growing tips for ample strawberry harvests.

Perennial Power: Grow Sustainable Garden with Our Extensive Crop Database

Find the ideal perennial food crops for your garden with filters for zones, harvest schedules, growth requirements, and longevity.

54 plants for regenerative organic gardening

Planning a regenerative garden? These plants will help you reach your goals, improve soil health, enhance the ecosystem, & grow healthy food

How I Save Fava Bean Seeds for a Thriving, Sustainable Garden

Learn how I collect fava (broad) bean seeds to boost garden sustainability and self-sufficiency with this simple, step-by-step guide.

Eco-Friendly Sustainable Garden Action Plan: Your Guide to Regenerative Garden Design

Discover how regenerative garden design can transform your outdoor space into a sustainable, climate-positive oasis. Free Workbook Included!

A Regenerative Gardener’s Calendar: A Year-Round Plan for Sustainable Success

Your seasonal gardening guide: Master sustainable garden tasks year-round with our regenerative gardening tips for eco-friendly growth!

The Powers of Soil Bacteria: Boost Garden Vitality and Capture Carbon

Unlock soil health & fight climate change with soil bacteria. Learn how these invisible heroes aid in carbon capture and plant health.

18 Best Books on Gardening for Beginners (Oct. 2023)

Are you a new gardener? Read my top picks for the best gardening books for beginners. Gain the skills you need to grow your first garden!

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