Broccoli is delicious and a great crop for early spring & fall gardens. Learn all about growing broccoli successfully in your backyard garden for a healthy harvest.
VEGGIE GARDEN
Growing a vegetable garden is quite possibly one of the most rewarding activities a person can undertake. A little bit of poking around in the soil can net bushels of fresh produce.
Knowing where your produce comes from and how it was grown is priceless. In a world where so many of us are trying to cut our exposure to unnecessary chemicals in our lives, taking control of our fresh food production is empowering.
From how much to plant and choosing appropriate vegetable varieties for your region, to soil improvement and composting. there’s plenty here to get you started.
Watering 101: Best Practices for Keeping Your Garden Plants Hydrated
Watering vegetables is one chore that you’ll need to tackle during hot summer months. Here’s how to water — and how not to water — your veggies.
Growing Cilantro
Growing cilantro in the garden means you’ll have fresh leaves on hand to flavor a variety of recipes like salsa, tacos, or burritos.
Vegetable Gardening Tips, Tricks, and Hacks
Growing your own food doesn’t have to be expensive or all-consuming. Check out these tips to make your garden thrive with less work.
The Advantage of Mulching in the Garden
The advantage of mulching in a garden can’t be overstated. From moisture retention to weed suppression and beyond, this tactic is a winner!
7 Organic Pest Control Methods for a Natural Garden
Organic pest control doesn’t have to mean fruits and veggies riddled with worms. Your vegetable garden can thrive without the addition of poisons. Here’s how to use organic pest control methods to keep your vegetable garden thriving without pest damage.
Natural Beetle Control in the Garden
Chinese rose beetles and the Japanese beetle infestation can wreak havoc in a hurry. Here are two methods of natural control to reduce their population.
Perennial Peanut Grass: An Evergreen Ground Cover
Perennial peanut grass, an evergreen ground cover, is a great lawn replacement that’s drought tolerant. Mowed, it’s low enough to walk on. This evergreen ground cover has pretty yellow flowers, bright green leaves, and will out-compete grasses and other weeds. Chickens will even eat the yellow flowers.
Growing Tomatoes Upside Down in Hanging Planters
A hanging tomato planter is easy to make at home. Here’s how to transform a 5-gallon bucket into a DIY upside-down tomato planter for a vertical garden.