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Nightshades

Gardening tips and advice on how to grow potatoes, tomatoes, and other nightshades (or solanaceae).

Growing Potatoes: Traditional Mounding Method Results

March 21, 2024 by Kendra Lynne
home grown potatoes

So, which potato planting method has worked the best for me so far??

Categories Nightshades 9 Comments

The Best All-Purpose Tomatoes

November 20, 2023 by Kendra Lynne

If you could only pick one type of tomato to grow on your homestead, what would it be?

Categories Nightshades Tags tomatoes 19 Comments

Growing Potatoes In Trash Cans

October 10, 2025 by Kendra Lynne
potato plants growing in garbage cans

See how many potatoes I harvested from my cans.

Categories Nightshades 36 Comments

Frost Damaged Tomatoes: How to Tell and What To Do

February 9, 2026 by Kendra Lynne
frost-damaged tomatoes covered in mulch

That’s what I get for trusting this unseasonably warm Spring weather!! A frost, when I was least expecting it.

Categories Nightshades Tags tomatoes 19 Comments

What Makes Tomatoes Split?

March 29, 2023 by Kendra Lynne
split tomato in hand

This year my tomatoes have had a new problem. Cracking!

Categories Nightshades 10 Comments

Homemade Tomato Cage

March 29, 2023 by Kendra Lynne
tomato plant in cage

A little bit of twine and a few good sticks is all you need to make your own tomato cage!

Categories Nightshades 8 Comments

Re-potting Tomato Seedlings Step by Step

April 24, 2026 by Kendra Lynne

What to do, and another what NOT to do!!

Categories Nightshades Tags tomatoes 7 Comments

Thinning Tomato Seedlings: The Right Time For Doing It

March 30, 2023 by Kendra Lynne

This pot ain’t big enough for the both of us!

Categories Nightshades 5 Comments

No-Dig Potatoes: How To Plant and Grow Them

October 24, 2024 by Kendra Lynne

This year I’m experimenting with a different “no dig” planting method for my potatoes. I really hope it works!!!

Categories Nightshades 26 Comments

Starting My Tomato Seeds (Second Year Gardening)

March 29, 2023 by Kendra Lynne

Last year, my tomato seedlings did not do well at all! This time around, I’m making a few changes. *Crossing my fingers that these plants get off to a much better start!*

Categories Nightshades Tags tomatoes 14 Comments

How To Save Tomato Seeds

March 29, 2023 by Kendra Lynne
dried heirloom tomato seeds

Step by step how to save the highest quality tomato seeds. Plus, how to store them.

Categories Nightshades Tags tomatoes 2 Comments

Starting Tomato Seeds Indoors – Easy-Peasy!

October 4, 2024 by Kendra Lynne
tomato plants in containers indoors

How to grow tomato plants from seeds.

Categories Nightshades 4 Comments
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kendra lynne
"Hi! I'm Kendra. I'm a wife, mother, and homesteader. I love everything that has to do with simple living. I'm a canning instructor, an avid gardener, and a constant learner of old-fashioned skills. Here is where I share it all. Welcome to the adventure!"
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