Posts by Jon M

If you are a gardener or farmer, you’ve probably read a lot about how important it is to get the right pH level in your soil.  You’ve probably also wondered what happens if you fail to...

You’ve planted your tomatoes and nurtured them every step of the way.  It can be disappointing to see them growing smaller and slower than you hoped. So, why are your tomatoes growing so...

To expand your garden or start a new one, you will need to loosen up the soil.  Rototilling is more expensive than using a shovel, but it will save you a lot of time and energy. So, what is...

When you use containers for gardening, you know there are two extremes: dry, dusty soil and wet, mushy soil.  Luckily, soil additives like perlite and vermiculite can help you to avoid these two...

You may be excited to start your garden, but you are probably not so excited about removing rocks from your soil.  However, this tedious task is necessary, since rocks can damage your garden...

Seeing curled leaves on a tomato plant can scare any gardener, whether beginner or experienced.  Curled leaves are not always a symptom of a serious problem, but it is worth investigating just...