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.
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4 Low-Cost Ways to Install a Shallow Sand Point Well
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.
A No-Clip Shade Cloth Structure for Garden Beds of Any Length
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.
Top 5 Myths About Growing Tea in the USA: Debunked!
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.
Solar Water Pumps for Off-Grid Farm, Ranch, and Homestead
Solar water pumps are now widely available for many applications but are they worth the costs? We break it down.
How to Grow Tea Plants for Black, Green, White, and Oolong Tea
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.
How to Grow a Tea Garden with Camellia sinensis Tea Plant Seeds
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.