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Here is yesterdays yield of just the cherry tomatoes grown from seeds thanks to the seed train. Thanks guys.

http://www.rodale.com/federal-spending-and-organic-farming Federal spending cuts proposed by some members of Congress could eliminate a program popular among organic farmers. Need I say more?

I am ashamed to call myself a gardener. I can't grow beets. Beets of all things. What am I doing wrong? I get beautiful tops and non existent roots. I need to solve this problem because I have beet seeds on the way. I didn't even attempt last year.

I stopped my little island library the other day to drop off the usual goods for the usual group. Applesauce was the offering due to the fact I harvested from random trees on other's property. As I walked in it hit me that there was such a big group around the little round table that it must...

THANK YOU!!! Thanks to you and Hoodat I have been inspired. Salsa, green tomatoes, Zuni Cafe zucchini pickles and kale-kraut.

Ok, everyone has one or two plants that just defy them. No matter how hard you try they just don't do what you want. Mine are BEETS I get beautiful tops but no big root. Every other root crop, no problem.

I got a 1 gallon pickle crock yesterday. Now what? Anyone ferment veggies? Lacto-fermentation is my new adventure. Any tips?

Does anyone grow a winter cover crop? I am trying to figure which is best for zone 6. I am looking into winter rye but it seems it can cause some issues. What about a cover crop that can be harvested for a food source. Educate me people. :D:D

I am completely stumped with this plant. It is growing out behind DH'd shed/garage. The leaves are fuzzy, it leafs out from the middle and I have NO idea what it is.

I had to move one of my gardens. I found a bit of sunchokes that I missed. Anyone want any? We can work out shipping and the like.

Zinnias seem to get the best of me. I had a nice flat of Zinnias started for my DD#2. She wanted a flower garden for her B-day. Things were going great. Started to harden them off and things were still doing fine. Then............................. The Zinnia Bandit struck. At first I...

This is the time of season I dread. It can be tricky sometimes. These are just a few of the seedlings I have started. The others are still under lights, too young. We have Mountain Princess tomatoes, Silver Fir tomatoes, various flowers, Basil, Parsley, onions, Brussels Sprouts and others.

Ok lets face it. I am cheap. I will find a way to get something done before I drop the coin. I mean really how much are seed pots? :lol: Here is how I make them. You need a cardboard tube. Paper towel, toilet paper, it doesn't matter. And a pair of scissors. Cut it in to desired length...

Do you think if I harvested, washed and chopped seaweed people would buy it???

Every year planting small seeds can be a big pain in the back. Seed tape is my answer. However it can get expensive if bought. My solution, make your own. You need : Paper towels Cornstarch glue squeeze bottle stylus First I make the glue. Mix 1/2 Cup cornstarch with 1Cup water. Cook in...

Anyone have any comfrey seeds to sell or swap???? I need them for the chicken garden.

Hi, New here, representing mid-coast Maine. Chickens and gardens, 2 of my passions. :happy_flower