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Useful writing on growing food, preserving it, sharing it, and keeping more life local.
8/4/2026
A practical guide to growing sweet corn at home in Zone 7a. Covers block planting, variety types, planting timing, spacing, feeding, common problems, harvesting, and a simple plan for getting started.
6/30/2026
Sweet corn is one of the most rewarding home garden crops, but it has specific requirements around pollination, spacing, and timing that many gardeners miss. This guide covers everything from choosing the right variety to knowing exactly when to pick for the sweetest ears your garden can produce.
6/23/2026
A practical guide to growing sweet corn in Zone 7a. Learn planting timing, block spacing, variety selection, seasonal care, and how to tell when ears are ready to pick.
5/19/2026
Sweet corn is one of the most rewarding home garden crops. This guide covers variety selection, block planting for pollination, watering and feeding through the season, and knowing exactly when to harvest — everything a Zone 7a beginner needs to grow their first successful corn crop.