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Fresh mixed greens that can be grown in the arid west with some advice from the Tomato Culture Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

The Seven Tenets of Sustainable Gardening

Back when I was running TomatoCulture Farm, we followed “The Seven Tenets of Sustainable Production” to produce top-quality heirloom tomatoes. I apply the same tenets in the home garden and reap higher yields, better flavors and fewer problems. In the simplist terms, this means I try to work with nature, rather than against it. As you develop an understanding of natural systems and learn how to make them work for you, it minimizes labor and cost while at the same time conserves valuable natural resources such as soil and water.

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I’m Peter.

My goal is to make reliable information accessible so you can grow with confidence. Whether you’re planting your first seedling or refining an heirloom crop, we’ll help you separate fact from folklore and get the best results from your garden.

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