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!
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 such high hopes for my home garden, I got a little depressed when my plants didn’t grow too fast or tall. They seemed unhealthy and I didn’t know what I…
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, you don’t have to have a large backyard or a farm to start gardening; you can do it from your apartment in the city. Naturally, gardening in an apartment isn’t…
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 method avoids using synthetic chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Instead, it relies on natural processes and materials to enhance soil fertility, manage pests, and promote healthy plant and animal…
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. The gist of how wicking containers work is easy. Water goes in the reservoir (the base), water holding material gets added, then a barrier to segregate the base from the…
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 done with fruit plants, and indoors too. Almost all plants have dwarf species that are perfect for indoor fruit gardening. Discover the Benefits of Growing Fruits Indoors As opposed to…
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 course, winds and rain can pluck everything from the soil and ruin your crop. The answer to this problem? No, it’s not a greenhouse! Another easier, and much cheaper solution…
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 know it can bring you closer to self-sufficiency and freedom? Yes, I’m talking about that small garden you’ve got going in your backyard! How Gardening Can Help You Break Free…
Who can say no to a delicious slice of pizza—especially one that’s hot from the oven, with toppings fresh from your garden? The best part about pizza gardens is that you can customize your ingredients just how you want them, and hand-pick them yourself, no delivery needed! You can plant in raised garden beds, containers,…
Was there ever a time when you felt like that’s it, it can’t get any better? Your skills reached their limits or your brain can’t think of something new and innovative anymore? This feeling of hitting a plateau or reaching a perceived peak in our abilities is common. Fortunately for you and me, it’s often…
Do you want to elevate your meals and increase their flavors? Here’s my secret: spicy crops. Spicy crops can brighten your meals, adding much flavor, and allowing you to skip seasoning. But the frost and heat can take a toll on your tasty plants, damaging them and ruining your dreams as a gardener. Don’t worry…