The single most profound statement my garden mentor, Stacey Murphy, ever said to me is so simple that it’s easy to dismiss as obvious. But the impact this simple tip can have on your garden journey is massive. She said, “Let nature do the work for you.” At first...
Discover the immune system magic of elderberry and the complete guide to growing, preserving, and harvesting this amazing plant. It’s Elderberry Harvest Season! For many of you, this time of year is when you'll harvest your elderberries. Just in time to harvest and...
Do you live in a place where your plants aren’t getting enough rain water? Or maybe you just don’t have the time to spend watering by hand. Good news! With an investment of around $100 USD and a time commitment of only a couple of hours, you can put in a drip...
An ounce of prevention is worth dozens of pounds of fresh herbs and vegetables. You're planting lots of food in your garden, specifically greens... and all of a sudden there's someone else eating all your food before you have a chance to harvest it... ARG! Everyone...
Trellising is one of the best ways to increase the amount of growing space available to you in your garden. It also helps keep harvests off the ground away from moisture and soil dwelling pests. The soil is where plants grow but it’s also where organic matter gets...
Growing your own healthy plants from seed can be tricky. Even expert growers have trouble keeping their seedlings alive and well. Luckily, three simple keys are all you need to focus on. Discover how to start your plants off right so they thrive. Be sure to stick...
Getting to know your local growing climate is one of the first steps to growing a thriving vegetable garden. But there’s a big difference between learning about your climate and feeling limited by your climate. Your growing climate matters. It determines what veggie...
Watch the video below and learn how to observe key temperatures in your area and map the sunlight and shadows in your garden space for success! All plants have ideal growing temperatures. Outside those optimum temperature ranges, plants become less productive, and...
Adding "Browns" (organic, dry and carbon rich materials) speeds up compost of food scraps in an aerobic bin. What's Stacey's favorite Brown if if she doesn't have leaves? Watch and find out!Related articles you may enjoy: Small Scale Vermicomposting You Can Do...
Growing greens year round means you you can enjoy fresh, organic food at your fingertips! That’s why Shannon started this beautiful closet garden to grow greens indoors. Plus she shares some hidden benefits that her doctors can’t explain… gardens really do HEAL!...
