Container Gardening for Beginners
For green thumbs out there the word gardening means one thing. It’s about adding seed to the soil under clear skies and bright sun, then …
Fruits, Vegetables, & Herbs
There’s so much to love about growing your own food, but sometimes you’ll need a bit of help with things like how to stop the birds from eating your fruit or how to tell when your squash is ready. This is where you can find those answers and more!
How To Start No-Till Gardening
With conventional gardening, you must turn the soil by plowing or tilling to prepare for planting. So, what is not till gardening? This is an …
How Much Should You Plant Per Person?
If you grow your own produce, you must’ve wondered how much you should plant per person. Of course, the answer differs from one plant to …
From Tiny Seeds to Towering Abundance: A Beginner’s Guide
Struggling to start your seeds? You’re not alone. I remember when I first started growing my garden, and my seeds turned out…. well, disappointing. With …
Apartment Gardening Demystified
Who says you can’t have a garden just because you live in an apartment? Probably a lot of people, but they’re not exactly right! Thankfully, …
7 Benefits of Organic Farming: Why Organic Farming Matters
Organic farming is the practice of cultivating crops and raising livestock in a way that prioritizes sustainability, biodiversity, and the health of the environment. This …
Wicking Beds: A DIY Guide to Self-Watering Garden Beds
One of the trickiest things new gardeners struggle with is watering. Wicking beds (better known as self-watering garden beds) take the guesswork out of watering. …
Indoor Fruit Gardening Made Easy: Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Lack the garden space to grow a fruit tree, or fancy the aroma of sweet orange, lime or lemon around your home? It can be …
Battling Jack Frost: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Low Tunnel
The problem with growing your own veggies and fruits is that you can’t do it all year round. Certain crops need warm weather and, of …
Breaking Free: The Journey to Food Sovereignty Starts in Your Garden
A home garden can fill a person with a sense of satisfaction. You’re literally enjoying the fruits of your labor, after all. But did you …