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Growing Tomatoes in Michigan (planting, pests, and diseases)
Tomatoes are often a challenge in cool climates. We usually grow a few hundred plants, and it keeps us pretty busy. The vast majority of tomato plants in Michigan are started early and...
Corn is the highest yielding grain that grows in our region. It's high-calorie, nutritious, and stores well. Tastes good too. In Michigan, corn is planted between May 18th and June 10th. Farmers...
Compost Tea vs Fertilizer (how they work and which to choose)
Everyone knows gardens need fertilizer, and compost tea has become popular for its plant-boosting potential. I've used both for years and they are not at all the same. Compost tea is many times...
When to Plant Pumpkins in Michigan (a complete growing guide)
Pumpkins are one of the more reliable food crops you can grow here in Michigan. We grow pumpkins every year in west Michigan for food and livestock fodder. In Michigan, pumpkins are planted...
Compost tea and manure tea are important topics for sustainably growing your own food. Manure tea usually has a higher nutrient content, but it can have a mild smell that lasts several days....
Compost has been used in gardens forever. Compost tea is sort of a new fad. I've been using them both for a while and noticed several important distinctions. Good compost is arguably more...