Jumpstart Your Tea Garden with Bare-root Seedlings
Save time and money by planting tea as bare-root seedlings. I break down the details here.
Save time and money by planting tea as bare-root seedlings. I break down the details here.
Black tea is not hard to manufacture at home but you need to know a few secret steps which I reveal in this post.
Most myths contain a grain of truth but the myths about tea cultivation in the US are counter-productive. Here I sort out fact from fiction.
As the local food movement gathers steam, so too does interest in growing, harvesting, and crafting homegrown tea. Here a tea grower with hard-earned experience highlights the key factors to consider before you spend a penny on your own tea garden.
Oolong tea offers some of the most complex flavors and textures of any true tea. Here I describe what oolong tea is and where you can find some of the best brands of oolong.
Seed of the tea plant Camellia sinensis is now widely available but there are some tricks to starting your tea garden with seeds. An expert tea grower shares his insights.
As much of the tea world embraces mild and mellow brews, the storied region of Assam, India, continues its tradition of robust black teas that are anything but subtle. Here I share my experiences with five excellent Assam tea brands, including producers of single-estate and organic teas [UPDATED for Fall 2022]
A sand point well is a favorite DIY method of reaching shallow water tables. Here, I explain four different low-cost ways of installing a shallow sand point well into the ground. UPDATED JULY, 2022.
Beaver dams are a benefit for landowners but only if water levels are managed. Follow this guide to installing the Flexible Pond Leveler solution to beaver dam flooding.
Installing shade cloth structures can be tough, especially if clips are used to attach cloth to a frame.
This clip-free shade structure idea makes things a lot easier.
Solar water pumps are now widely available for many applications but are they worth the costs? We break it down.
India is the birthplace of the modern tea industry and home to many unique tea-producing regions. Today I review and recommend Indian teas that will start you on your own tea journey.