There are all sorts of words and phrases you will hear as you learn more about gardening, and the jargon can be overwhelming. To help you soak up as much information as possible when reading about growing your own food or chatting with a more experienced gardener, here is your gardening vocabulary lesson. It’s another …
Gardening Terms and Words – Vocabulary For All Skill Levels Read More »
Do you know which fruits and vegetables grow when? These days we can purchase most fruits and vegetables all year long at the grocery store which certainly makes it harder to know what to plant during which season. When I first started gardening, I didn’t research which crops grow best during certain times of the …
What to Grow When: Cool Season Versus Warm Season Crops Read More »
Garden greens are always a welcome change in our garden after the summer heat. Here’s some info to get you started growing your own greens at home. The best garden greens to grow Mustard greens became a favorite in my house as soon as we harvested our first bunch. They are tender like spinach and …
Do you know how many varieties of garlic are available? Before I started gardening, I thought there was just one, since that’s all that is available at my local grocery store. Now that I grow my own garlic, I know there are hundreds of varieties. There are hardneck and softneck varieties that range from mild …
Growing garlic at home: a mostly hands-off approach Read More »
Watering your garden can feel like a mystery at first and takes a bit of trial and error to determine what’s best for your specific microclimate. These tips are sure to start you off on the right foot and give your plants a strong start, too. When Should I Water My Garden? The best time …
Once you have gardened for a few years, you are bound to have a pest situation or two. Trust me, I’ve put in my time trying to keep the garden pests to a minimum. However, my approach is never total elimination. Let me explain why. Beneficial Insects: Your First Defense Against Garden Pests Let’s face …
Organic Gardening Pest Control: Natural Methods for Managing Pests Read More »
The tips listed in this article are the ones that made the most impact for me in my garden with indeterminate tomatoes. I gathered them from reading articles, volunteering at a local farm and chatting with farmers at my local farmers’ market. 1. Start your tomato seeds indoors. Tomatoes prefer temperatures between 50 degrees F and …
We have a LOT of Thai basil growing in our garden. And what do you do when you have a lot of any kind of basil? Naturally, you make pesto. So, we decided to experiment with some Thai basil pesto and let’s just say it went well. So far, we have enjoyed it with sautéed …
Do you hate mosquitoes as much as I do?These annoying bugs are more than just a nuisance – they can be downright dangerous, carrying diseases like Zika and West Nile Virus. Not to mention the itchy bites they leave behind. Luckily, there are some plants that can help keep these pesky critters away! In this …
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