John Page

About the Author

John Page is a seasoned horticulturist and gardening enthusiast with over three decades of hands-on experience cultivating bountiful harvests in diverse climates. Born and raised in the rolling hills of rural New England, he developed a deep passion for sustainable agriculture from his family's multi-generational farm, where he learned the intricacies of soil health, pest management, and organic growing techniques. Page's practical wisdom shines through in his accessible guides, empowering novice and expert gardeners alike to achieve thriving results with minimal resources. A frequent contributor to gardening magazines and a speaker at local agricultural fairs, he advocates for backyard farming as a pathway to self-sufficiency and environmental stewardship. His debut publication, Grow the Best Tomatoes: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-189, distills years of trial-and-error into straightforward advice for producing the juiciest, most flavorful tomatoes possible.