Category: Field and Garden

I've found that nice, large pumpkins only come with good fertilizer use. The best fertilizer for pumpkins is Trifeca Plus or a good manure. A fertile biochar is also a great option. The most...

Each year, I grow and sell a wide variety of tomatoes at our local West Michigan farmer's market. I'll go through the heirloom varieties first, then popular hybrid options Marglobe Marglobe...

Is there any real difference between these, or is it just a different label? Garden soil is compost-rich, heavy, drains well, and holds a lot of nutrients. Potting soil is lighter weight,...

I grow a few thousand pounds of potatoes every year, planted, fertilized, and harvested by hand. The best fertilizer for potatoes is a low phosphorus, high potassium blend tailor-suited to your...

I've learned that sometimes using the right materials can make a big difference. Garden soil is slightly cheaper and usually has less organic material and more sand than raised bed soil....

Before you can settle on a product, you need to understand what they are, how they work, and what your soil needs. That said, here are the products I'd be likely to recommend and what I'd use for...