vegetables
Crops for Food Security
Key crops to grow for maximum caloric yield, nutrition, and ease of storage — the essentials for a resilient food supply.
Garden
Growing guides, soil tips, and seasonal planning.
techniques
Companion Planting Guide
Plants that attract beneficial insects, repel pests, and serve as trap crops — especially useful alongside brassicas.
vegetables
Growing Garlic in Ohio
A guide to growing hardneck garlic in Ohio — variety selection, planting timing, fertilizer schedule, and harvest tips.
planning
Raised Bed Layout & Design
Bed sizing options, plant capacity, and companion planting layouts for raised bed gardens.
techniques
Indoor Seed Starting
Notes from spring indoor seed sowing — tray layouts, plant varieties, and timing for Zone 6a.
techniques
Root Cellar Storage Guide
Temperature and humidity requirements for storing garden produce through winter — from carrots and potatoes to squash and onions.
planning
Seed Inventory
Current seed stock on hand — flowers, vegetables, and herbs organized for quick reference during planting season.
soil
Soil Building & Composting
Regenerative soil practices, cover crops, hot vs cold composting, and amendments for building healthy garden soil.
planning
Year-Round Growing Plan for Ohio
A comprehensive year-round vegetable production plan for a family of 4 in Zone 6a — yield calculations, bed allocation, planting calendar, and preservation.