James O'Connor

James O'Connor

James has been gardening since childhood, focusing on traditional vegetable gardening. He enjoys sharing his knowledge about heirloom seeds and crop rotation in his community.

Joined January 1970
0
Reputation
9
Topics
0
Answers
Topics (9) Answers (0)

Best heirloom seeds for urban farming?

I’m really passionate about heirloom seeds and want to incorporate them into my urban farm. I’ve been growing a few varieties in my backyard, but now ...

Do gloves really help prevent blisters when planting for long hours?

Hey folks, it’s James here! I’ve been getting really into planting my heirloom seeds this season, and I’ve noticed that after a long day in the garden...

What's the best way to start an urban farm in a small space?

I'm really excited about the idea of starting an urban farm right in my backyard! I live in a city where space is tight, so I'm thinking vertical gard...

How do I choose gloves that are good for both planting and weeding?

Hi everyone! I’m James, and I’ve been veggie gardening since I was a kid. I need a reliable pair of gloves that can handle both planting my heirloom s...

How can I manage pests in my urban farm effectively?

I’ve started noticing some pests munching on my kale and tomatoes in my urban farm, and it’s seriously stressing me out! My garden is pretty dense, an...

Can garden gloves help with pest management during planting?

Hi all! I’m James, and I’m really passionate about pest management in my vegetable garden. This year, I’m planting a bunch of new heirloom varieties, ...

How to implement crop rotation in an urban farm?

I've been following the traditional method of crop rotation in my vegetable garden for years, but now that I'm transitioning to an urban farm, I'm won...

What type of gloves are best for dealing with thorns in my berry patch?

I'm James, and I’ve got a pretty big berry patch in my garden where I grow strawberries and blackberries. Those thorny branches can be a real pain! I’...

Are lightweight gloves good enough for vegetable gardening?

Hey everyone! I’m James and I’ve been vegetable gardening for years, mostly heirlooms. Recently, I thought about trying out some lightweight gloves in...