June 2, 2014 Nick explains the differences between Heirloom, Hybrid, and GMO seeds as well as why we prefer Heirloom above the rest. Video courtesy of Off The Grid News Previous Video
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Don’t Waste Your Greenhouse This Summer
Now that your plants are out of the greenhouse and planted in your garden, is it time to close the door and forget about your greenhouse until next spring? That’s how I used to think. Then something happened that changed ...
Read More »Transplanting Tomatoes And Peppers The Right Way
May 26, 2014 Nick describes the proper timing and techniques for transplanting tomatoes and peppers. Video courtesy of Off The Grid News Previous Video
Read More »5 Transplanting Tips To Guarantee Your Garden Thrives
It’s almost June, and our greenhouse is exploding. Last fall we saved seeds from our heirloom flowers and veggies, started them in March, and now it’s time to transplant them from their home in the greenhouse to the raised beds ...
Read More »Why Mulch Is Your Garden’s Best Friend
May 19, 2014 Nick describes the benefits of using mulch in your garden. Video courtesy of Off The Grid News Previous Video
Read More »5 Greenhouse Space-Saving Secrets
Last week, I wrote about three things I have learned in just a few years of owning a greenhouse. Our greenhouse is 20 feet long and 14 feet wide, and 9 feet tall in the center. This is the perfect ...
Read More »Off The Grid News – Talking About Soil
May 12, 2014 Nick from Off The Grid News explains the benefits of using fertilizer in your garden. Video courtesy of Off The Grid News Previous Video
Read More »The 12 Filthy Fruits And Veggies You Should Never Buy At The Store
Ever wonder which fruits and vegetables you should only buy organic or simply grow? If so, the Environmental Working Group’s newest Shopper’s Guide can help. For over a decade, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has published an annual guide on ...
Read More »10 Vegetables You Can ‘Magically’ Regenerate From Kitchen Scraps
If you have ever lopped off a carrot top and placed it in a dish of water to grow, you already know about the amazing ability some vegetables have to regenerate and regrow. What you may not know, however, is ...
Read More »Heirloom Solutions Process for Starting Heirloom Tomato Seeds
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
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