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April 21, 2014 Bud Benson, Garden Manager for Heirloom Solutions, explains to Nick Huizenga the process for starting heirloom tomato seeds. Video courtesy of Off The Grid News Previous Video

Basil, Garlic, and Tomatoes go wonderfully together in the kitchen. Countless dishes from many countries have been designed with these three ingredients in them, from pizzas to sauces, from bruschetta to pasta dishes and casseroles. But the benefits of these ...

What we put in our mouths has a major impact on heart and blood vessel health. Fortunately a heart healthy diet is packed with delicious foods which provide healthy benefits for the entire body. Here are 10 tips: 1. Foods ...

Who says you can’t grow a great variety of crops inside the comfort of your own home? For many urban and city dwellers, lack of an outside space can be a disheartening reality, and if there isn’t a community garden ...

Everybody’s putting in raised beds these days and there is a reason for that. Raised garden beds are easy to make and easy to care for, making them very popular for working families wanting to grow their own food. But ...

Gardening on the high plains of Colorado is an unpredictable effort. Last year, hail destroyed my pumpkins, flea beetles ravished my broccoli, and corn smut attacked my corn. This year, my strawberries are looking downright melancholy. Thankfully, I can always ...

Previously we looked at ways to dry and store seeds. This time, we’ll be exploring the specifics involved in harvesting and saving seeds from your favorite fruits and vegetables. Tomatoes I have personally had good luck with leaving tomato plants ...

The more things change, the more they stay the same. My Grandma Marie was born in 1918. In her life, she had seen it all. She raised five children, lived through the Depression, and was a single mom back when ...

A bountiful harvest is a good thing… right up until you have too much of a good thing going on. Strong tomato plants will deliver just that – all the juicy, succulent tomatoes you can handle, plus all you can ...

When planning your garden, you surely give consideration to what types of plants, vegetables, and herbs you will grow. You think about what your family needs and also what you all enjoy eating. For their wonderful flavor and their healthful ...