In Tennessee, the arrival of spring is a slow dance—full of starts, stops, and old-time wisdom. Learn the meaning behind sayings like "three frog blooms" and explore the natural rhythm of our region’s False Winters, from Daffodil Winter to Cotton Britches Winter. These folklore-based weather patterns still help gardeners and farmers plan their seasons today.

Spring brings rain, renewal—and the perfect opportunity to reset your garden’s microbiome. In this post, I share how I use a mycology wash to revitalize soil with beneficial fungi, and how I time OHN (Oriental Herbal Nutrient) applications to boost plant immunity without disrupting microbial life. Includes recipes, timing tips, and how to sync applications with the weather.

Learn how to grow potatoes in 10-gallon grow bags for high yields using the right soil mix, proper spacing, and natural Korean Natural Farming (KNF) methods. Discover whether to hill or not, how to choose between determinate and indeterminate varieties, and boost your harvest with simple organic inputs.