Gardening

For all we know about the science of growing plants, gardening is more of an art form. That’s because you’ve got to take whatever Mother Nature sees fit to give you: When your plants need sunlight and warmth, it will be cloudy and cold. And when they need to stay cool, it will be blazing

I know lots of gardeners who have mixed feelings about the approach of winter. On the one hand, it’s time to wrap things up and give your garden a rest until spring. On the other, it means no more fresh veggies for a while! That’s a bummer for sure, but it’s just the way it

For many gardeners, the approach of winter signals the end of the harvest. Most of our plants, including most of our veggies, die off or go dormant when the mercury starts to plummet. I hope you’ve been stocking up your root cellar and pantry because the fresh veggies will definitely stop coming. Or will they?

Fall is invariably a season of mixed emotions for most gardeners. For some of us, it’s a time to start winding down, kicking back, and dreaming of that first spring planting. For others, it just signals a new round of work to be done! Whether you want to squeeze the most out of your garden

Greenhouses are a time-tested way to extend your growing season, provide ideal conditions for plants that love warm weather, or keep right on gardening straight through the winter. A properly designed hoophouse can keep your plants warm and happy using nothing but the power of the sun. But despite the efficiency of sunlight, greenhouses may

Gardening is a rewarding pastime and an enjoyable hobby, but it can be frustrating if you aren’t getting the returns that you want. Whether you’re growing fruits and veggies, herbs, ornamentals, or anything else, every green thumb looks forward to a bountiful harvest. Sometimes things just go against us, but most of the time, it’s

Gardening is a wonderful pastime and a great way to improve your food security. And not for nothing, it’s one of the very best ways to enjoy truly premium vegetables! Once you bring in a bumper crop of perfect, fresh, organic veggies, it’s hard to go back to the grocery store. But if you are

When you just get into gardening, the thrill of seeing plants grow, develop, and thrive is hard to describe. From just a tiny seed or a fragment of a cutting all the way to a mature plant, it really is something to see! But sometimes a plant will make it, other times it won’t. When

Just as you react to varying temperatures, plants also react to different water temperatures. Using water that’s too cold can cause all kinds of problems, potentially with their growth but also their overall health! Since most plants need to be protected from cold, several sources on the internet have alleged that you should always water

For most of us gardeners, there’s something indescribably pleasurable about watching a plant grow and take shape right out of the very earth. But for just as many of us, the biggest headache concerning our precious plants is getting them the right nutrients in the right ratios. Every species of plant is an individual in