Everything you need to know about starting a garden and have it thrive afterwards.
Whether it’s container gardening, companion planting or just good ol’ advice on how to plant seeds, we’ve got you covered.
Soil pathogens, garden pests, grass, and weeds can all cost you dearly in time, labor, and the almighty dollar to keep your plants, fruit, and vegetables healthy. Using pesticides is not always the best choice as the chemicals can be harmful to the environment and can contaminate the food produced. Organic gardening is always best …
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Cabbage is one of the most popular and versatile vegetables that is enjoyed the world over. No matter the country and no matter the cuisine, chances are you’ll find cabbage Incorporated in there somewhere. Generally regarded as quick and easy to grow, cabbage is a great addition to a home garden. But how much sun …
If you have a garden and live on the east or west coast, you have almost certainly encountered this scenario before. You pop out to your garden one sunny, warm day and then you see it. That brown, metallic glint in the light. A flutter of movement. And then you know for sure… Japanese beetles! …
As a kid, I remember standing in the kitchen, watching my dad piling a heap of tangled green sprouts onto his sandwich, telling me how nutritious they were, and how I should eat some, too. At the time, I wasn’t convinced, but now I know better. Sprouts are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, easy …
Do you like to watch butterflies flutter around in your garden? If not, maybe you should! Here are some tips on how to attract these beautiful creatures to your yard. Butterflies are a joy to watch and they can also tell us a lot about our environment. So, why not put in a little effort …
How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden (16 Different Ways) Read More »
Anyone who has taken the time to grow plants of any kind be they decorative ornamentals or edible produce or herbs knows that it is an easy thing to lose a plant you’ve worked hard on for seemingly innocuous reasons. Something like PH imbalance, soil contamination, or parasites is enough to do the trick. Some …
If you’re like most homeowners, then you probably spend a good amount of time and money each year trying to get rid of clover in your lawn. And if you’re like me, then you’ve probably tried just about every method out there – from herbicides to manual removal – with mixed results at best. But …
6 Ways to Get Rid of Clover in Your Lawn Naturally (and Fast)! Read More »
Not all blackberries are the same. Pick the wrong one, and you’ll scramble for years trying to figure out what’s wrong. Is it the soil? Is it sunlight? Well, it may very well be the type of blackberry you planted! Fortunately, there are all kinds of blackberry varieties to choose from, so if you’re thinking …
Gardening books and courses can get expensive fast. If you want to learn more about gardening without breaking your budget, there is plenty of information available. To get you started, here are 50 free gardening downloads that you can start reading right now… Gardening eBooks The Gardener’s Secret Handbook by Mike McGroarty Gardening doesn’t have …
Many of us think that crop rotation is something only farmers need to do; however, even on a small scale it is essential to rotate your crops. The very future of your harvests depends on diligent crop rotation. When you get started, it is really easy to continue. Especially if you are just starting out …
