Category Archives: Vegetables & Fungi

The video from the Goomba Grows YouTube channel demonstrates how to harvest and dehydrate mushrooms for long-term storage, showcasing the mushroom growth process over two weeks, harvest techniques, and dehydration methods using an air fryer. Key tips include the importance of timing the harvest before spores drop to ensure better future flushes and adjusting dehydration […]

In this week’s episode of “Digging Deeper,” the host discusses techniques for optimizing the growth of indeterminate tomato plants in a greenhouse, including maintaining optimal plant density, using white and black plastic for light reflection and soil health, and regular plant training. The episode emphasizes the importance of these practices for maximizing tomato production and […]

The video discusses detailed steps for garden planning, emphasizing the importance of creating a wish list, conducting a seed inventory, and mapping out garden space using tools like Excel and the Garden Savvy HortaSketch app. The speaker also highlights the significance of maintaining a note-taking system for tracking crop performance and ensuring preparedness with seed […]

In this video, a New York gardener named Josh demonstrates how to plant broccoli seeds. He advises using a seed tray, compost, and watering carefully to ensure successful growth. Labeling the plants is important to keep track of what is being grown. By covering the seeds with cling film, they can stay warm and moist. […]

During the summer, the speaker grew carrots in their Green Stock vertical planters, along with green beans, cucumbers, and melons. They found that planting two carrots per pocket yielded better results than planting three. The speaker harvested about a pound and a half of carrots from the top tier, and fed the greens to their […]

The researchers conducted a study to analyze the impact of air pollution on children’s health. They found that exposure to air pollution from traffic sources was linked to an increased risk of respiratory issues in children living in urban areas. The researchers investigated the effects of air pollution from traffic sources on the health of […]

In his latest novel, John describes the struggles of a young artist navigating the cutthroat world of the New York City art scene while dealing with personal insecurities and a rocky relationship with his girlfriend. The novel explores themes of ambition, self-doubt, and the price of success in the competitive art world. John’s new novel […]

Farmer Jesse has been experimenting with growing edible mushrooms in his gardens for several years to add profitability and diversity to less profitable areas like pathways. He focuses on wine cap stropharia and almond agaricus, sharing tips on how to grow them in the garden. Wine caps are easy to grow, spread easily, and provide […]

Growing tomatoes successfully doesn’t have to be complicated, as long as you follow a few key tips. Choose tomato varieties that thrive in your specific area, such as celebrity, roma, and yellow pear tomatoes in the low desert of Arizona. Plant them in a sunny location with plenty of space, and deep into the ground […]

Today, during a foot examination, it was discovered that the thickened yellow nail thought to be a fungal infection is actually due to pressure and damage from a curved toe, leading to calluses. There is a risk of ulceration due to lack of feeling in the toes from neuropathy. The calluses were trimmed down, revealing […]