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Excited to share insights on growing San Marzano tomatoes in your backyard! 🍅 Check out this informative blog post for valuable tips and step-by-step guidance: [Growing San Marzano Tomatoes in Your Backyard](https://lnkd.in/g7WaajKR) #Gardening #Tomatoes #BackyardFarmers

Here are 4 secrets every seasoned gardener knows about growing food... That the novice might miss. Here they are: 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: knows that 'weeds' are screaming at you what's happening in the soil. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬: sees weeds as a nuisance that needs to be removed, whilst not asking why they are there in the first place. 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: knows that every plant wants to grow and live. Gardening is about cultivating the conditions for that particular plant to thrive. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬: focuses primarily on the growth of the plant, rather than the cultivation of appropriate microclimates and healthy soils. 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: uses cover crops, organic matter, and mulch to support beneficial microbes, enhancing their natural quorum sensing abilities, and the moisture retention of the soil. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬: may be inclined to strive for a garden that is left uncovered, which inhibits the development of health soils. 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: understands that work is a failure in design; they do 100 hours of thinking for every hour of doing. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬: reacts to problems as they arise, not yet realizing that the true work lies in thoughtful design, rather than constant intervention; they do 100 hours of doing for every hour of thinking. So, if you're starting your food growing journey, remember these two things: 1) Nature doesn't rush, and everything still gets done. 2) Your garden is always speaking to you – learn to listen, and you'll discover how to nurture its potential. Anything else you want to know, or have secrets you'd like to share? Drop them in the comments.

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New Post: How to Grow Carrots the Right Way? Step by step - https://lnkd.in/d8u7gEtd to Growing Carrots Growing carrots can be a highly rewarding endeavor for gardeners of all skill levels. Carrots are not only a staple in many culinary dishes but also rich in nutrients, making them a healthy addition to any home garden. Their versatility, combined with the satisfaction of cultivating your own produce, makes carrot farming a highly enriching activity. In this blog post, we will delve into the essential tips and techniques that will help you cultivate carrots successfully. Whether you are a novice or an experienced gardener, the insights provided will cover all the crucial aspects of carrot […]

How to Compost Food Scraps with an Indoor Composter… https://lnkd.in/eEVBjPDU #fertilizer #compostbin #gardening #foodscraps #howtocompostfoodscraps #composting

How to Compost Food Scraps with an Indoor Composter… https://lnkd.in/eEVBjPDU #foodscraps #fertilizer #composting #compostbin #howtocompostfoodscraps #gardening

New Post: How to Grow Carrots the Right Way? Step by step - https://lnkd.in/d8u7gEtd to Growing Carrots Growing carrots can be a highly rewarding endeavor for gardeners of all skill levels. Carrots are not only a staple in many culinary dishes but also rich in nutrients, making them a healthy addition to any home garden. Their versatility, combined with the satisfaction of cultivating your own produce, makes carrot farming a highly enriching activity. In this blog post, we will delve into the essential tips and techniques that will help you cultivate carrots successfully. Whether you are a novice or an experienced gardener, the insights provided will cover all the crucial aspects of carrot […]

Worm tea, anyone? For plants that is! 🪱 This article has an easy recipe for making vermicompost tea, as well as tips on how to apply it to houseplants and gardens!