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They sell packaged “food.” We grow tomatoes. A bi-weekly newsletter for gardeners who grow food.

Written by

Ken Welch

Featured Posts

Beginner Gardening

The Science of Better Garden Soil

Jun 25, 2026

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4 min read

The Science of Better Garden Soil

In discussion with Gregg Sanford - UW Madison

Ken Welch

Beginner Gardening

How to work smarter, not harder, in the garden

Jun 11, 2026

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2 min read

How to work smarter, not harder, in the garden

Tips for the lazy gardener

Ken Welch

Beginner Gardening

5 stunning flowers to grow in a cut flower garden

Apr 16, 2026

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2 min read

5 stunning flowers to grow in a cut flower garden

Grow joy in your garden

Ken Welch

Dec 11, 2025

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3 min read

10 New Garden Books You Need to Read

2025 gift guide

Building a Native Plant Nursery in Madison Wisconsin

Oct 2, 2025

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3 min read

Building a Native Plant Nursery in Madison Wisconsin

An interview with Athena Salzer

Lessons From a Native Plant Expert at the UW Arboretum

Aug 28, 2025

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4 min read

Lessons From a Native Plant Expert at the UW Arboretum

Susan Carpenter and I discuss what makes a garden last.

Archive

Why Gardeners Are the New Fashion Icons

Jul 9, 2026

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3 min read

Why Gardeners Are the New Fashion Icons

Plus you can help grow The Plot

Beginner Gardening

The Science of Better Garden Soil

Jun 25, 2026

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4 min read

The Science of Better Garden Soil

In discussion with Gregg Sanford - UW Madison

Ken Welch

Beginner Gardening

How to work smarter, not harder, in the garden

Jun 11, 2026

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2 min read

How to work smarter, not harder, in the garden

Tips for the lazy gardener

Ken Welch

Beginner Gardening

What's for French Breakfast?

Jun 4, 2026

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2 min read

What's for French Breakfast?

Plus May raffle winner and CBD gummies

Ken Welch

DIY

DIY copper plant tags for the forgetful gardener

May 28, 2026

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2 min read

DIY copper plant tags for the forgetful gardener

Plus the May giveaway!

Ken Welch

Fuji & Flowers

May 21, 2026

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1 min read

Fuji & Flowers

Plus serene temple gardens

The Plot Goes to Japan

May 14, 2026

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1 min read

The Plot Goes to Japan

Plus one of three great gardens of Japan

Recipe

A recipe for Dandelion root tea

May 7, 2026

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2 min read

A recipe for Dandelion root tea

Plus a visit to the wish factory

Ken Welch

Beginner Gardening

Sowing a spring harvest

Apr 30, 2026

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4 min read

Sowing a spring harvest

Plus help finding your dream garden (home)

Ken Welch