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June 2025

May 2025

Interview With A Fig Grower: Justin Wahler
Want to see how someone grows figs in a 6b growing zone without an early start? How about some regenerative agriculture tips? Let’s take a look! 👀
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Ever Wish You Could Have A Force Field For Your Plants? — Part 3: Adaptation
How does genetic variability strengthen our plants? Do genetics have a bearing on pest resistance? Is it possible to grow plants without ever adding…
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Atomic Number 25… Sounds Like A Song
What is an activator for more than 35 different enzymes in plants? What aids in making superoxide dismutase? What helps to put the green in your leaves…
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Weeds — Bane of Your Existence, Or… ?
Weeds. We can never get rid of them. They grow everywhere and anywhere, and especially where we don’t want them. We have to deal with them every single…
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Interview With A Fig Grower: Teresa Valenti
Curious how someone grows figs in Virginia? Meet Teresa, gardener and crocheter extroidanaire!
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April 2025

The Wonders of Foliar Spraying
Are there benefits to foliar sprays? Any cautions? Can we make the water we use with them better?
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The Case of Minerals and Their Silly Competitions—Who Will Win?
Minerals binding together? Need to know how to stop nutrients from blocking each other out? Got a nutrient emergency and need minerals now?
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Ever Wish You Could Have A Force Field For Your Plants? —Part 2: Electricity
Did you know plants have an internal bug “zapper”? Let’s talk about the amazing power plant!
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