A vegetable gаrdеn саn bе thе реrfесt аdditiоn tо уоur lаndѕсаре. Grоwing your оwn vеgеtаblеѕ organically еnѕurеѕ hеаlthful produce аnd ѕаvеѕ уоu the high prices оf organically grоwn рrоduсе at thе grocery store. Tips for Growing the Perfect Vegetable Garden Whеn thinking about how tо start growing vеgеtаblеѕ, thе first thing you’ll wаnt to […]
Tips for Growing the Perfect Winter Squash
There are quite a few different types of winter squash to choose from. Winter squash is harvested much later in the season. Squash is a hearty and fibrous food that can bring much needed nutrients over the winter. As long as squash is not allowed to freeze, it can last through the winter months naturally […]
Tips for Growing Tomatoes
Nothing beats having a bacon and tomato sandwich for an afternoon meal. I love the taste of freshly picked beefsteak tomatoes and I, for one, make sure that I plant a few different tomato plants each year. There are many varieties of tomatoes, each with their own unique flavor. Here are some tips for growing […]
Tips for Growing Potatoes
Potatoes are a staple at our house. It’s not uncommon to see some form of potatoes on all three menus for the day! Growing potatoes isn’t hard and there’s something about fresh home grown potatoes that make them taste better. With the price of potatoes these days, you can save money by planting a few […]
Gardening 101- The Basics of Gardening
Let’s face it, not everyone is born with a green thumb. In fact, no one has a green thumb. It is something that you acquire by being taught by forefathers or by those that are skilled in the trade. Some people learn gardening tricks through trial and error, while others learn from print material or […]
Three Season Vegetable Garden Plan
Creating a three season vegetable garden certainly takes a little planning, preparation and rearranging, but it is entirely possible to have vegetables growing in every inch of your garden bed for three whole seasons. Early spring and early fall are great times to rotate in cold weather vegetables that will produce a harvest quickly. As […]
Best Vegetables to Grow for Canning
Being able to grow your own vegetables which you can then can and store in the pantry for the winter is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. Growing vegetables is the best way to enjoy fresh produce whenever you want, picking it right out of the garden and serving it up on the […]
Tomato Growing Terms
Whether you are a newbie to tomato growing or an old pro sometimes you need help learning what all the different growing terms mean. Here is a quick guide to help you learn tomato growing terms. Tomato Growing Terms Determinate and Indeterminate All tomatoes are either determinate or indeterminate in their growing patterns. Determinate […]
How to Pick Healthy Plants at the Nursery
Spring is in the air and flowers and plants are getting stocked up at the local nursery. It is planting season my friends! Gardeners around the world wait impatiently for the last frost date to pass so they can get their flower and vegetable gardens planted. A few have started their seeds inside and are […]
Three Ways to Grow Onions
Growing onions in your home garden is a great way to provide a fresh supply of this flavorful vegetable to your everyday cooking. Starting the onions in the garden is actually the hardest part, but once you’ve decided how you want to grow your onions, what variety you want and get them in the ground, […]
