The Growing Journal

I grew basil under a grow light, a south window, and a north window. The results were dramatic.

I tested 4 natural aphid remedies on the same infestation. Here's what worked and what didn't.

I tested 5 trellis methods for cucumbers. Here's which gave the best yield and was easiest to use.

I bottom-watered all my plants for 30 days. Here's what happened compared to top watering.

I tested 3 grow lights under $50 with basil seedlings. Here's which worked best.

I grew heirloom and hybrid lettuce side by side. Here's the difference in yield, flavor, and disease resistance.

I tested 6-year-old seeds against fresh seeds. Here's the germination rate difference.

I tested germination rates of 6 seed brands with the same variety. The differences were surprising.

I grew cherry tomatoes in 1-gallon, 3-gallon, and 5-gallon pots. The difference was dramatic.

I tested 5 seed starting mixes with the same seeds. Here's the germination rate, growth speed, and cost of each.

Fall was my best garden season. Fewer pests, cooler weather, and the crops tasted better.

My full spring garden review. What worked, what failed, and what I'll do differently in fall.

Summer garden review. The heat killed 3 crops. The rest thrived. Here's what happened.

I tracked my indoor garden for 4 months. Here's what grew, what died, and what I learned about winter growing.

A full year of balcony gardening. Total harvest, costs, failures, and lessons. Here are the actual numbers.