Jeff Poppen discusses how rainfall in the spring decided when he would plant Taylor's Dwarf Horticulture bean. Putting seeds in the ground at the end of July proved wise. Jeff demonstrates best practices in growing fall beans organically.
Hootin' Hollow is an organic farm that produces year round thanks to the early starts and the lingering late season crops that a hoop house provides.
Paying careful attention to choosing the varieties, prepping the soil and seed, then planting at the right time are all part of growign peas in Tennessee.
We visit a market gardener in Shelbyville, TN who grows grain corn in a 4' x 8' raised bed. He shares tips on how he achieves a high-quality yield in a small space, and explains why fresh is tastiest.
Jeff Poppen explains how to achieve and maintain healthy soil without chemicals. He teaches us how to harness the nitrogen that is in plentiful supply above every square foot of earth.
Turnips and mustards are companion plants in the farm field. Both produce edible greens. Learn how they are grown on an organic farm.
There's a rhythm to the growing seasons at Long Hungry Creek Farm, with pairs of crops going in and out of the garden together. Jeff Poppen explains that it's all in getting the timing right.
Jeff Poppen explains the challenges to growing squash, tomatoes and cucumbers and shares his approach to combat those pests and diseases.
Kale is one of the most nutritious plant foods in existence. Jeff Poppen explains how he achieves optimum yields.
At Long Hungry Creek Farm, Jeff Poppen has the farming experience to know that sometimes the best approach is to sit back and let Mother Nature do her thing.
Jeff Poppen mixes up a batch of homemade barrel compost and all ingredients come from his farm.
We head to Franklin to see how the 100 yard long wind rows comprised of leaves, grass clippings and twigs heat up to become a microbe-rich soil amendment.
