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...
One ugly carrot changed Stacey Murphy’s life forever. Watch the video or read Stacey’s story below to learn how the seed for Grow Your Own Vegetables first sprouted! Stacey's Story: Years ago, I was working overtime as an architect in New York City. I was working on...
If you find yourself increasingly concerned about the quality of the air that you and your family are breathing, you are certainly not alone. In recent years, a combination of factors—wildfire smoke, viruses, bacteria, allergens, and air pollution—has heightened...
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...
Tired of wasted garden space, not having enough space, or waiting for the growing season to get fresh food? Check this baby out! It’s a Grow Your Own Vegetables Team favorite gardening product! This container garden gives you BIG Harvests with this Indoor Container...
Tackling garden projects is always easier when you’re inheriting best practices and lessons learned from the garden experts and visionaries. This way you get to learn from all their successes and mistakes and avoid spending the time and money trying to figure it all...
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...
If you've noticed holes in your lettuce, kale, or collard leaves … or found entire plants nibbled down to stubs … you're dealing with one of five common garden pests. The good news? Each pest leaves distinct clues that tell you exactly what you're facing. Learning to...
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...
