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!
Transplanting is a common practice among several gardeners and vegetable growers, but why? Think of it this way: wouldn’t it be less time-consuming to purchase a transplant than sowing the seeds from scratch and waiting longer for growth? On another note, transplanted plants offer stronger yields because their roots are hardier thanks to the rough…
Who doesn’t like shopping for herbs? It’s quick, convenient, and fun. The biggest downside is that you don’t have any control over the quality of these herbs. How many times have you bought a pack of chives only to find out they don’t taste as good as they look? What can you do about that?…
So, you love berries, and you’re tired of paying good money to get them from Walmart. At the same time, you have a yard or an open space at home with no apparent use. Why not grow your own berries at home? Growing “berries” is generally similar with a few differences between the berry type…
Our weather system is unpredictable at best. Rain is falling faster and harder for shorter periods, and droughts are lasting longer with temperatures soaring higher. Right when plants need more water in the peak of summer, the water companies struggle to keep up with demand, placing restrictions on domestic water use. If we’re to believe…
Mushrooms are one of the best foods to grow at home since they don’t require any gardening experience or large areas. The best part is you’ll have a mouthwatering ingredient to add to a variety of recipes! With that said, here are my favorite fungi recipes: 1 – Sauteed Mushroom With Garlic The easiest way…
Just because you don’t have a backyard doesn’t mean you have to give up on your gardening dreams. With the right know-how and creativity, your home can be a flourishing indoor garden bursting with fresh veggies and herbs. Growing veggies indoors can also serve as a stepping stone to eventually transplanting outdoors when the season…
So, you want to grow fruits and vegetables in your garden to enjoy high-quality food. That’s an excellent plan. You’re probably thinking of going the traditional planting route, but have you considered other options? You probably heard of succession planting and how it allows you to maximize your harvest. Why don’t you give it a…
Pepper plants aren’t picky when it comes to where they grow. You can grow them in a container, a raised bed, or right in the ground of your garden—they can thrive anywhere. The catch? They’re high-maintenance plants that don’t respond well to change. Any minor inconvenience like a faulty watering schedule or fewer hours of…
Ever dreamed of growing your own fresh produce but never seemed to have the space to do it? What if I told you that all you need is a sunny windowsill, rooftop, or balcony to make it happen? With urban gardening, you don’t need to have a dedicated plot of land to experience the joys…
With skyrocketing grocery prices, you might be considering starting a vegetable garden as an alternate food source. But with limited apartment space, you aren’t quite sure how or where to begin. Thankfully, growing your food doesn’t necessarily require a spacious area. Small sunny spots on your balcony, patio, or even beside your kitchen sink can…