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!
With home gardening becoming a trend, it’s difficult not to get jealous of people with spacious yards when you live in a tight apartment. However, limited space doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t grow food. With creativity, you can kickstart your green dreams without moving any furniture. Trust me, it’s easier than you think! Start a…
Growing your own food from scratch is time-consuming. Balancing household chores and family commitments can make adding full-time gardening feel overwhelming. However, gardening doesn’t necessarily mean compromising your responsibilities. With simple strategies, you can kickstart your home-grown haven without the time-sucking maintenance most gardens require. Limited Time? Opt For Low-Maintenance Crops! One of the best…
It’s that time of the year once again, and you’re excited to fill your garden with your favorite flowers, fresh fruits, green vegetables, and culinary herbs. There’s just one thing you have to decide first: Will you sow seeds or plant seedlings? If you’ve never grown anything from seeds, this option may seem too daunting…
Did you know that a typical four-person family discards anywhere between 10 to 20 pounds of scraps per month? It’s shocking how much food waste we generate, especially considering a large portion comes from perfectly usable vegetable scraps. Instead of throwing them away, why not use those kitchen scraps to grow your own vegetables? It’s…
Want to plant tomato plants but find yourself asking questions like, can tomato plants grow without support? Do tomato plants need cages? How much support does a tomato plant need? Not to worry! In this post, you’ll learn why it’s essential to provide tomato plants with structural support. I also provide step-by-step guides on how…
Want to keep your gardener spirit alive but don’t have time for a full-blown in-ground garden? Meet container gardening — the more affordable, less time-consuming, and more space-efficient alternative to traditional gardening. In this guide for gardening with limited time, I’m showing you how to put together a container garden and sharing my top recommendations…
So, you decided to try the locavore lifestyle? And you want to grow the seeds you’ll consume yourself? You’ve got guts, I’ll give you that. As healthy as that lifestyle is, it’s not as simple as it sounds. Do you know where you can get seeds? No? That’s understandable. Sourcing regional and rare varieties can…
Tomato plants are mostly annuals as they don’t hold up well to frost. Even a light frost can be enough to kill tomato plants. Some can be overwintered, however, it’s generally best practice to winterize vegetable gardens by pulling old plants out and adding mulch over the soil. By the end of the season, it’s…
Congratulations! You’ve managed to successfully grow a healthy crop. So, what comes next? You might think it’s time to harvest, but you must carefully consider the harvest timing for each plant you grow. This can seem daunting if you’re a beginner. However, once you get the hang of it, you’ll end up with a perfect…
Do your salsa garden veggies rot faster than you can eat them? Instead of letting them go to waste, extend their shelf life through canning! Canning is a preservation method that retains the freshness, flavor, and nutritional value of fruits, vegetables, and other produce for years. The produce is packed into sterilized jars and then…