photo credit neil conway
It’s not much so far, but it’s a start! I will be expanding these posts over time.
Tomatoes originated in the arid lands of Peru, Chile and Ecuador.
Arid and sunny with sufficient spacing and air circulation. Tomatoes dislike hot humid conditions, which can cause fungal diseases.
Planet – Jones Valley Urban Farm by Southernpixel
Whether you are switching from conventional gardening, or (like me) just jumping into organic gardening direct, it can be confusing to navigate the new and unfamiliar vocabulary. Knowing your organic gardening terms will help you feel confident when selecting your seeds, planning the garden or reading gardening magazines.
It seems only appropriate to address the meaning of the term ‘organic’ first. What does ‘organic gardening’ really mean?
“The reason modern Western carrots are orange is because they were bred that way, in the 16th and 17th centuries, in tribute to the Dutch royal House of Orange.”
– PNH