Wondering if soil blocking is for you? Some people love them, some people think they are a pain in the flower pot. For the latter group of people, they typically feel that way because they don’t realize you need to create a special mixture and often need to add more...
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Whether you are harvesting fresh veggies from your outdoor garden or from an indoor windowsill garden in your kitchen, the freshness makes a world of a difference! Today we are sharing with you a recipe that you can make as something to help you craft a wonderfully...
Tomatoes are one of the most prized garden plants. With hundreds of varieties, who can resist those sun-kissed bursts of flavor? But when new growers plant tomatoes, they often experience issues or total failure for one reason: there are two different types of...
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...
Susan is a dietician who knows that nutrition is absolutely fundamental to a healthy life. So Susan started gardening right at home… And eventually bought a whole farm to expand what she could grow!With the new location, Susan and her husband are running into some...
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...
Have you ever wondered if you are using the best oil when you are cooking? An important thing to consider is the oil smoke point. The smoke point is when an oil will begin to burn or smoke. Avoiding this is important because it both negatively affects flavor and...
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!...
Garden journaling is one of the most underused tools for gardeners. It’s also a tool that research shows can decrease anxiety, depression, and stress. That means that along with the joy you’re getting from gardening directly, you can further increase your state of joy...
