To The Editor, Hey, how ya’ doin’; yeah, it’s me again. I thought maybe we could chat for a bit. I feel that climate change and global warming, which are coming on like a freight train, are being eclipsed by the pandemic. It is still a force to…
The inability to source parts and products needed for the 2022 season has altered the preparation plans of XtremeAg farmers Kelly Garrett, Matt Miles and Kevin Matthews. KELLY GARRETT – ARION, IOWA A fifth-generation farmer, Kelly Garrett farms corn, soybeans, and winter wheat in western Iowa. Our…
How to plant and grow from seed Reusing plastic containers for growing seeds and popsicle sticks for labeling is one way to save some money gardening. Dominika Heusinkveld Growing your own plants from seed is a great way to save money. For the cost of a single transplant…
BobVila.com and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Photo: depositphotos.comFew fruits are quite as delectable—and desirable—as strawberries. Fortunately, these summertime favorites are relatively straightforward to grow, whether planted in a garden bed, a strawberry tower, or a container.…
Farewell, fellow gardener. After almost 30 years of sharing my gardening experience, expertise, and enthusiasm in columns for The Associated Press, I’ve decided to focus my time and energy in other directions. Thanks for joining me as, according to the seasons, I selected tomato varieties to grow, pruned…
Farewell, fellow gardener. After almost 30 years of sharing my gardening experience, expertise, and enthusiasm in columns for The Associated Press, I’ve decided to focus my time and energy in other directions.Thanks for joining me as, according to the seasons, I selected tomato varieties to grow, pruned ‘mums…
‘Regenerative Ag’ might be the new trending phrase, but the meaning goes back to the beginning of agriculture. It’s hard to open an agricultural publication these days without reading the words “regenerative agriculture”. The words are new, but the practices are as old as agrarian civilization. The concept…
The publication of the new Fenix catalog, Sicilian seed company, anticipates celebrations for the 10th year anniversary that comes with important news for the new year. The company based in Catania got the green light from Suolo e Salute, an Italian entity that deals with controls and certifications…
The sensory experience of growing productive crops can also help mitigate the psychological effects of long-term space travel. There’s a certain emotional connection to food that doesn’t come from a dehydrated space pantry. Spencer says the team cracked open the door of the APH every day to observe…
BobVila.com and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. With more than a thousand varieties in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors, it’s no wonder tomatoes are among the most popular of all backyard-grown produce. As soon…
