Worms aren’t exactly the most glamorous garden helpers. But if you’ve ever struggled with lackluster soil, stubborn plants, or guilt over tossing food scraps, these little wigglers might just become your new best friends. Worm farming (or vermicomposting, if you want to get fancy) is the ultimate hack for transforming kitchen waste into nutrient-packed fertilizer, and … Read more
So you’ve dug up a bumper crop of potatoes—now what? Nothing’s worse than watching your hard-earned harvest turn into a mushy, sprouting mess. After years of trial and error (including the Great Potato Rot of 2018), here’s how I keep mine edible for months—no fancy equipment needed. The Golden Rules of Potato Storage The Root … Read more
After months of tending—planting, hilling, and keeping pests at bay—your potato plants are finally ready to reward you. The leaves have yellowed, the stems are withering, and beneath that soil lies your homegrown treasure. But harvesting potatoes isn’t just about yanking them out of the ground. Do it right, and you’ll enjoy months of flavorful … Read more