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!
There’s no denying that the world is getting hotter by the year. What was considered ‘hot’ in the early 2000s is now considered normal or even mild compared to today’s temperatures. This gradual increase of heat can be detrimental to crops that are sensitive to extreme temperatures. Luckily, there are several heat-tolerant plants that can…
Interested in an off-the-grid lifestyle? Then you need to make off-grid gardening part of your plan! Yes, it can be challenging to grow plants and crops without electricity and commercial or inorganic products. But, the sense of achievement and pride that you can experience knowing that you’re self-sufficient and doing your part is like no…
Like most things in life, when it comes to growing your own food, there are pros and cons to each decision that you make. Whether it’s the amount of maintenance involved, the yield, or something else, it’s always a good idea to know your goals up front and choose crops that align with them. If…
Thinking about getting into raised bed gardening but don’t know where to start? I’m here to help! Aesthetic, practical, and productive, these elevated landscapes are a terrific haven for growing veggies in your backyard. That said, some vegetables are more suitable than others for cultivation in raised beds. These are typically lower maintenance, more resistant…
Think that you need full sun for a productive garden? Not necessarily. In the video below, Sustainable Holly shares 21 edible plants that she grows in her tree-shaded garden. From sweet potato to bush beans, Holly gives you plenty of options to grow no matter how much of your yard is shaded. With so many…
Have you ever scrolled through Pinterest and seen beautiful images of melons, pumpkins, or beans growing in tunnels or up a trellis? Did you think “oh that’s beautiful, I want to do that!”? Yeah, me too! In the video below, Kimberly from Mini Meadows Farm Oklahoma shows us her incredible vertical gardening setup. She lists…
Need some gentle, calming gardening inspiration? Take a deep breath and forget about your to-do list for a few minutes while you watch this video from Spuds & Roses Gardening. As Maiju tackles her gardening chores, you can see just how relaxing it can be – even if it can seem overwhelming at first.
People love to talk about growing their own food to save money, but is it really worth it? In this video from Homegrown Florida, you will learn about 10 plants that you can grow to save money on your groceries. She breaks down the costs of each of these foods when bought at the grocery…
If you’re having doubts that you can really grow enough fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs for your family without having a lot of land, you have to watch this video I found. In the video below, Asia from Yellow Door Urban Homestead gives us a tour of her amazing backyard garden. She grows healthy, fresh…
Are you adding new raised beds to your garden this year? Before you go out and buy expensive bags of garden soil or spend hundreds of dollars mixing your own high quality potting soil, watch the video below. The Millennial Gardener does the math for you and calculates how much it will cost you to…