Thomas Winston
I’ve been cultivating a small organic farm in rural Vermont for over 25 years. My love for heirloom varieties and sustainable practices drives everything I do.
What are the best soil-less mediums for long-term air plant health?
I'm really interested in growing air plants alongside my heirloom varieties on my organic farm in rural Vermont. While I know air plants don't need so...
How does air quality affect the growth of air plants indoors?
I’ve been integrating more air plants into my indoor setup, but I’m curious about how air quality might play a role in their growth. I live on an orga...
How often should I reposition my air plants for optimal sunlight exposure?
I enjoy moving my air plants around to different spots in my home for optimal light exposure, but I'm uncertain how frequently I should be doing this ...
How can I enhance drainage in my potting soil for tropical plants?
I'm currently cultivating a variety of tropical plants in my garden here in rural Vermont, and I'm facing some challenges with drainage in my potting ...
How to effectively manage water usage in my urban farm setup?
Water usage is a major concern for me since I’m delving into urban farming. Having run an organic farm for over 25 years, I’ve always implemented sust...
What are the best ways to propagate air plants, especially in a colder climate?
I'm really fascinated by the propagation of air plants, particularly because I want to share and expand my collection. However, being in a colder clim...
How to introduce beneficial insects to my urban garden?
Having cultivated an organic farm for many years, I know the importance of beneficial insects in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Now, as I transition...
How can I adapt my potting soil mix for different seasonal crops?
As I'm managing my organic farm in rural Vermont, I often rotate between different seasonal crops, and I’m curious about how best to adapt my potting ...
What are the best heirloom varieties to grow in a small urban garden?
My experience with heirloom varieties has been a labor of love on my farm in Vermont, and now that I'm transitioning to urban gardening, I want to bri...
What's the best way to create a balanced nutrient profile in my potting soil?
I've been passionate about growing heirloom tomatoes and peppers on my organic farm for decades, and I've always struggled with achieving a well-balan...
Can temperature fluctuations impact air plant health during Vermont seasons?
Living in Vermont, the temperature can fluctuate quite a bit between seasons, which makes me wonder about the effects on my air plants. I have them bo...
What crop rotation practices can be adapted for my urban farm?
I’ve been a staunch advocate for crop rotation on my organic farm, and now I’m trying to figure out how to adapt those principles to my small urban ga...
How to optimize soil health for my urban farm in a small lot?
I'm really passionate about soil health, and while I've got a pretty robust system in place at my organic farm here in rural Vermont, I'm venturing in...
How do I manage microbial activity in my potting soil?
I'm really invested in maintaining healthy soil microbiomes on my organic farm, and I've been experimenting with various potting soil mixes for my con...
What are the best strategies for creating homemade potting soil?
With over 25 years of experience in organic farming, I've always leaned toward making my own potting soil to ensure it's tailored for my specific crop...