Sufficiently Healthy
In the old times, the common phrase “let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food” was really common. The current generation knows less or nothing of what this meant. Salsify was one of such “medicine-food” treasures that is now almost forgotten. The root of this herb is mild, with oceanic flavor, … Read more
Fusarium wilt is a soil-borne disease that damages the vascular systems of plants by obstructing water flow within their tissues.. This disease thrives during hot or dry weather when the moisture is especially very low. Fusarium wilt attacks potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, and pepper plants. This fungus interferes with the plant’s water-conducting vessels after entering through the roots. The foliage wilts and turns yellow as … Read more
Every gardener has been there: you step outside, with some herbal tea in your hand, ready to admire your tomatoes—only to discover half the leaves look like lace and something has been feasting on your broccoli overnight. The old reflex is to reach for the chemical spray. But many of us are now asking: “Is … Read more
Early blight is among the most destructive diseases in tomatoes. If it is untreated, you may end up losing the whole of your crop. Below are some of the compost teas which can help in treating early blight in tomatoes. The purpose or goal of these teas are; What are Aerated Compost Teas? Compost tea … Read more
Picture this: you stroll out to your garden on a perfect July morning, expecting to bask in the glory of your towering tomato plants—only to freeze in horror as dark, concentric bull’s-eye spots glare back at you from the lower leaves of your tomatoes, yellowing and crisping their way upward like an invading army. Early … Read more
Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease which affects a wide range of plants. The disease commonly appears as a white- powdery coating on leaves, stems, flowers and sometimes fruits The disease may appear differently in one plant species to another. The following are the 17 symptoms of powdery mildew in tomatoes. I will begin with … Read more
When I began to set up my organic garden one year ago. I discovered that our soil was very poor. As a result, many of our crops did not thrive so well. During this time, I started using baking soda as the fungal infection control in my garden. Our crops ended up doing better than … Read more
A car mechanic always needs a tool box with basic tools for any mechanical issue with the car. A Doctor has an medical emergency kit just like a disaster management officer. To say it in different language, every professional or skilled labor needs his/her own tools kit suited for his Job. Now you may ask, … Read more
Tomatoes are one of the most beloved crops to grow in an organic garden. Their juicy-tasty fruits are not only staple in many dishes but the most common ingredient in many dishes making them a must-have for any gardener. Growing tomatoes organically results in tones of healthy benefits besides the sustainability and eco-friendly gardening practice. … Read more
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly, sustainable way to boost your garden’s soil health and thriving garden produce, look no further than comfrey. This often-overlooked herb is not only valuable for medicinal purposes, in fact, in some communities it is used as a regular vegetable dish. On a rare case it is used as an … Read more