Grow guides, paired with video
Every post is the written companion to one of my YouTube videos. Watch it right here, then dig into the details, charts, and numbers you can't get from the video alone.
When to Pick Tomatoes: Harvest at the Break Point
Stop letting tomatoes split, bake, and get eaten on the vine. Learn the USDA break point, why 10 percent color means pick now, and how to ripen them indoors.
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How to Attract Pollinators and Beneficial Bugs to Your Yard
The one factor that decides your harvest is whether pollinators show up. How to attract bees and beneficial bugs with the right flowers, colors, and soil.
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The Daily Garden Walk: How to Catch Problems Before They Start
Why the daily garden walk is the most important tool in my kit. Learn how I monitor plant health, identify pests, and manage my yard for a high-yield harvest.
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Garden Hacks: Free Worms and a Squirrel Deterrent for Pots
Two budget garden hacks from my own yard: harvest free worms hiding under your fabric pots, and stop squirrels digging in your containers with bells.
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How to Grow Corn: Block Planting, Pollination, and Water
Grow full, filled-out ears of corn by planting in a block, understanding how silks pollinate, and watering during the critical two-week tasseling window.
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How to Remove Garden Pests Forever: Why Soil is the Answer
Stop spraying chemicals and start fixing your soil. Learn the science of trophobiosis, why bugs attack stressed plants, and how to stop them naturally.
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How to Prune Tomatoes: 6 Steps for Bigger, Better Fruit
Stop your tomato plants from building a jungle and get them to build you food. Here is a step-by-step guide to pruning tomatoes for maximum harvest.
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Growing Food in Shade: 4 Hours of Light and Zero Aphids
Learn how I grow nutrient-dense kale and other food in just 4 hours of light, and how healthy soil naturally prevents aphids from eating your harvest.
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