No one wants wasted space in the garden. Bare soil not only means less fresh food; it’s not good to leave your soil exposed like that. Luckily, there are a ton of ways to get more fresh food on your plate. Here are 5 tricks to get higher garden yields and keep your...
To create a successful crop plan, the first thing you need to know is that there are as many ways to crop plan as there are stars in our Universe. But garden apps often don't allow for changing the spacing of plants. Additionally, crop plans need to be tailored to...
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...
