Good companion plants for Safflower include sunflowers, corn, beans, zinnias, and marigolds—crops that enjoy full sun and well-drained soil. Its upright growth and drought tolerance make it a good fit in mixed garden beds and cut flower patches. Avoid pairing it with plants that prefer consistently wet soil, as safflower performs best in drier conditions.
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Transplanting—it's a stressful time for tomato plants and a busy one for gardeners. This week we're sharing a trick we use to eliminate the need for frequent watering after transplanting. Join us as we share the details on this proven, time-saving technique.
You planted them, watered them in, watched, waited, and celebrated when those first tiny sprouts finally breached the soil surface. But now, growth seems to have ground to a halt. What gives? In this week's post we're working through the most common pepper growth concerns. Join us as we explore why peppers stop growing and when you should worry.
Reduced compaction, improved drainage, easier weeding—raised garden beds offer a number of benefits. And they aren't just for urban gardeners. In this week's post we're going through all of the benefits of raised beds, and discussing why after twenty years, we still use them here on the farm.
