Greetings, Rural Sprout readers, 

I don’t know about you, but the green itch is really getting to me. I’m running out of pre-season things to do. And it’s still freezing outside (it’s a balmy and sunny 13F currently). Spring is still a way off.

My seedlings are planted.
I have all the seeds I need for this summer. 
I’ve been repotting my houseplants.  

This flurry of activity got me thinking about mycorrhizae. 

(Mainly because I’ve had this canister by my side all week.) I remember the first time I used it. Longtime readers know I’m super skeptical about gardening trends and old-timey advice that doesn’t make sense. (Banana peel fertilizer, anyone?)

So, I wasn’t expecting much from this powder I added to a tomato seedling I potted up. I was secretly hopeful, though, because I love mushrooms. They’re fascinating. Long story short, the seedling exploded with roots, and it was the largest and most abundant of my tomatoes that year. Now, I don’t garden without mycorrhizae – indoors or out. But word on the street is there are still gardeners who haven’t tried this stuff out. In case you need convincing...