Garden Planning

13 Reasons to Grow Food in Your Yard 1

Grow food! There are so many reasons to plant a vegetable garden in your yard. Better for your health, better for your wallet, better for the earth.

Garden Challenge: Vegetables that Grow in Shade 2

You can grow a productive food crop in a shade garden. Plant these vegetables that will survive – and thrive! – in low light situations.

Perennial fruits and vegetables: Plant once, enjoy them for years!

Perennial Vegetables & Fruits: Plant Once, Harvest for Years 1

Perennial garden crops include fruits, vegetables, herbs, and even flowers. Plant them once and you can harvest for years!

Taking advantage of the little sun we get by using part of our driveway.

Small Garden Ideas: Get the Most Bang for your Buck! 1

These small garden ideas will help you get the most bang for your vegetable gardening buck!

Chard: How to Grow & Harvest Your Own + Swiss Chard Recipes 6

Chard is arguably one of the easiest crops you can grow in your garden. Here’s how to plant and harvest this easy green, and plenty of Swiss chard recipes.

Vegetables, other than tomatoes, must be pickled to be safe for water bath canning.

How to Plant a Garden

Want to plant a garden that will keep you family in fresh produce all summer long? Find out how you can harvest fresh vegetables from your own yard!

Garden Soil: How to Boost Nutrients Naturally

Good garden soil is the key to successful growing. Here’s how to build yours.

Planting Seeds: How to Pre-Sprout, Direct Sow, and Start Indoors 6

If you’re planting a garden, you’ll need to decide if you’re planting seeds or seedlings. Here are several methods for planting seeds to try.

Creating good garden soil is crucial if you want a robust vegetable garden. Mulch, compost, and manure are all key elements.

Build Good Garden Soil with Mulch

Gardening methods can vary but one thing that’s non-negotiable is that a garden needs good soil. Mulch is just one “secret” ingredient for good growing.