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Jenna Rich

Jenna is a former Chicago business professional turned organic farmer with over 5 years of experience organically growing vegetables, herbs and cut flowers. She has grown for farmers markets, CSA, and several local restaurants in zone 5a. She co-owns and runs Partners’ Gardens LLC, a small-scale, no-till market garden in New Hampshire.

Low maintenance flower growing in garden with pink bloom in season

Flowers

17 Easy Care Annual Flowers For Your Spring Garden

Are you looking for some low-maintenance annual flowers to grow in your spring garden this season? Depending on your hardiness zone, there are plenty of annual flowers to choose from. In this article, organic farmer and gardening expert Jenna Rich shares her favorite annual flowers to plant this season, with names and pictures of each!

Tomato seedlings growing indoors in a small seed tray made of recyclable material.

Vegetables

When and How to Start Tomato Seeds Indoors

Starting your tomato seeds indoors provides quite a few different benefits. It allows gardeners in colder climates to get a head start on their spring gardens, while eliminating some early direct-sowing risks. In this article, organic farmer Jenna Rich walks through how and when to start seeding your tomatoes indoors this season.

grow basil from seed

Herbs

How to Grow Basil from Seed in 7 Simple Steps

Are you thinking about planting basil in your garden this season? Basil is often propagated from cuttings, but can also be easily grown from seed. In this article, organic farmer and gardening expert Jenna Rich shares how to grow basil from seed in just a few simple steps.

Clusters of tomatoes growing together on vines staked in ground

Vegetables

How Far Apart Should You Plant Tomato Plants?

Properly spacing your tomato plants in your garden is critical for fruit production. Cramped plants can limit growth and promote fungal diseases. In this article, organic farmer Jenna Rich shares how far apart your tomato plants should be spaced when directly sown into the ground, or transplanted from nursery starts.

Tomato plants growing in three different growth stages

Vegetables

Tomato Growth Stages: How Fast Do Tomatoes Grow?

Are you thinking of growing some tomatoes in your garden, but aren't quite sure how long it takes them to mature? Tomatoes have a number of different growth stages to their life cycle. In this article, organic farmer Jenna Rich walks through all the different growing stages of garden grown tomato plants.

Winter root vegetables recently pulled from soil in garden

Vegetables

11 Winter Root Vegetables For Fresh Produce All Season

Looking for some root vegetables you can grow in the wintertime? There are quite a few cold-hardy winter veggies that will help your garden provide fresh produce all winter long. In this article, gardening expert Jenna Rich looks at her favorite root vegetables for winter gardens.

summer squash varieties

Vegetables

23 Different Types of Summer Squash Varieties

Are you looking for some summer squash to plant in your garden this season but aren't sure which type to pick? There are many varieties you can choose from, so finding the right variety for your hardiness zone is important. In this article, gardening expert Jenna Rich looks at her favorite types of summer squash you can grow!

A gardener's hands up close after trimming a basil shrub with metal pruning shears.

Herbs

How to Prune Basil in 6 Easy Steps

Does your basil need a trim? If you want to prune your garden-grown basil but haven't done it before, you might be wondering where to start. In this article, gardening expert and organic farmer Jenna Rich outlines the six simple steps you can follow for pruning healthy basil plants!

Prune Tomato Plants

Vegetables

How to Prune Tomato Plants in 6 Easy Steps

Are you struggling to find the most efficient way of pruning your tomato plants this season? Tomato pruning can be a chore, but it doesn't have to be complicated. In this article, gardening expert and farm owner Jenna Rich walks through the six steps you'll need to follow when pruning your tomato plants this season.

A gardener wearing black latex gloves pruning tomato plants that are on the vine, in a greenhouse. The tomatoes are green and not yet ripe.

Vegetables

When Should You Prune Your Tomato Plants This Season?

Are you unsure when you should start pruning your tomato plants this season? Regular pruning is an essential part of tomato plant maintenance, so it's important to do it regularly. In this article, gardening expert and farm owner Jenna Rich details when you should be pruning your tomato plants!