Starting a vegetable garden from scratch may seem daunting, but some vegetables are easier to grow from seed than others. Growing your own vegetables from seed can be a rewarding and satisfying experience. Not only is it cost-effective, but it also allows you to control the quality of the produce because more seed varieties are available than transplants from a nursery. Blog posts are coming soon on growing tips for specific crops.
A glossary of food gardening terminology can be incredibly helpful for new gardeners as they start to explore more advanced skills and the latest science around growing food. You will have the added challenge of figuring out which methods are compatible with and will enhance our method of Transformational Gardening and which methods of traditional gardening and farming are not appropriate.
Climate change adds complexity to predicting frost-free dates by influencing weather patterns and subsequently the growing seasons across the globe. The USDA Hardiness Zones (also known as climate zones) were widely used to provide an average expectation of minimum winter temperatures. But there were never any specific frost dates.
A fresh ripe tomato is one of the most delicious and simple foods available to us. And it’s the most nutritious when eaten from a local organic garden or farm. Plus, there are so many tomato varieties all with their own unique colors and flavors. It's time to unlock the pleasure of eating real food again without spending big bucks at the organic market. Deep Roots wants to guide you through the steps of learning to grow your own tomatoes at a fraction of the grocery store cost. With a correct watering and a lot of sun, tomato plants will bear fruit all summer long. Tomatoes are fragrant and nutrient-rich. The taste of a freshly picked homegrown tomato is a joy.
