Posts by jonathon.david.madore

When frost threatens, it is natural to worry about the plants in your garden – but should you worry about potato plants?  Potatoes are a cool weather crop, but that doesn’t mean they are...

It is annoying to see worms feasting on your pepper plants after raising them from seed or seedling.  Unfortunately, you need to look out for a few different types of worms that eat pepper...

Are you looking for a way to irrigate an off-grid homestead garden or circulate water in a soilless growing system?  If so, a solar powered water pump could be just the thing you need.So,...

Some small seeds are difficult to plant – carrots, lettuce, and onions come to mind.  Pelleted seeds make it much easier to sow the smallest seeds.So, what are pelleted seeds? ...

To grow onions, you will need the right conditions, including light and temperature.  Day length affects onion growth and bulb development, but onion temperature tolerance depends on the...

Bacterial Wilt is one disease that can really hurt your tomato plants and reduce your yield at harvest.  Fortunately, there are ways to prevent the disease and choose plants that will resist...