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With so much of the crop coming in now, preserving the surplus is a great way to make sure that nothing goes to waste after all the work you have put into growing your food. Mama Hoss stopped by to talk about canning veggies and ways that she likes to make the most of the …

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Making sure that the plants in your garden are getting enough food is probably the most important thing to do, aside from watering, when you are growing your own fruits and veggies. Just as important is the type of fertilizer you plan on using; whether it be organic or synthetic. To get a better understanding …

Row by Row Episode 149: Organic Fertilizer: Making it Simple Read More »

Seed quality is extremely important to us here at Hoss Tools. There are many factors that go into the selection of seeds we offer to you in our store; germination percentage, disease resistance, grow time, crop yield, etc. Because we look for only the best seeds to offer, we get to know the companies we …

Row by Row Episode 148: Secrets of a Plant Breeder Read More »

Within the last few years, more and more people are taking steps to grow their own food at home. Whether that’s with a small home garden or larger homestead, growing your own food is an enjoyable way to get back to nature while being more self sustained.  One of the many ways to be an …

Row by Row Episode 147: Bees on the Homestead? Why? Read More »

Roselle Hibiscus Nowadays you hear about various berries and plants from around the world that have numerous health benefits such as being anti-aging and anticancer. You find these wonderful plant products in pills and creams to be used daily as part of your health routine. Some plants have their vitamins and minerals infused into drinks …

Row by Row Episode 146: You’ve Got To Grow This Read More »

Anyone who has been farming or gardening for any amount of time can tell you that the 2nd biggest problem in the garden is pests, namely the bug population. There is nothing more disheartening than walking out to your vegetables that you have watched sprout and grow and seeing holes in their stems or huge …

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On April 15th we spoke with guest Jennifer O’Neal of Fancy Girl Farms in Hahira, Georgia. Fancy Girl Farms is a flower farm where Jennifer grows a wide variety of flowers for all occasions even if it’s just a simple centerpiece for your kitchen table. Before we share what we spoke with Jennifer about we …

Row by Row Episode 144: Do Vegetables Need Flowers?? Read More »

Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Squash Pests Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is defined as an ecosystem-based approach for long-term management of pests. These approaches usually include a combination of strategies that include biological controls, rotation, sanitation practices, and growing pest or disease-resistant varieties. This way of managing garden pests considers the life cycle and biology …

Row by Row Episode 143: A Comprehensive Approach for Managing Squash Pests Read More »

Why use Drip Irrigation? There are several different reasons why we prefer to use drip irrigation instead of overhead watering in our vegetable gardens. One of the most important reasons for using drip irrigation is we are able to feed the water right where plants need it most — plant roots. Another reason for drip …

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English Peas vs. Field Peas What’s the major difference between English peas and field peas? Field peas are more commonly known to be called either southern peas or cowpeas. In the South, field peas are a popular cuisine that most individuals grow in their gardens. However, in the North, field peas are not really popular …

Row by Row Episode 141: Growing the Best Field Peas in the Garden Read More »