Here’s how to start a vegetable garden from scratch so you can harvest fresh vegetables from your yard! Plant your own garden, eat good food for less.
GARDEN PLANNING
How to Have the Best Organic Soil in the Neighborhood
The best organic garden comes from the best organic soil. Improve soil for better crop yield and healthier plants in your vegetable garden.
Perennial Vegetables and Fruits: Plant Once, Harvest for Years
Talk about a time saver in the garden! Perennial vegetables and fruits are productive plants that come back every year – plant once, harvest for YEARS!
How to Save Heirloom Seeds for Next Year’s Garden
Seed saving is something gardeners have been doing forever. It’s a great way to maintain a continuous supply of heirloom or open-pollinated seeds. Instead of depending on the nursery or your favorite seed catalog every year, you can save seeds from crops you grow and plant them again the following year.
Growing Vegetables from Seeds: How to Get a Jump on Your Garden
If you’re planting a garden, decide if you’re planting seeds or seedlings. Here’s what to know about seed germination & growing vegetables from seeds.
Growing a Kitchen Garden for Fresh Produce
If you’re trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle but find the high cost of good food to be prohibitive, a kitchen garden plot might be the answer.
Five Reasons to Ditch the Lawn and Plant a Front Yard Garden
A lush green lawn has become a mandatory calling card in many communities. But your lawn might be making you sick. And it’s certainly not a sustainable solution. Here’s why you should consider ditching the grass for a healthier family and planet!
Growing a Garden Plot: How Much Should You Plant?
Growing a veggie garden with the intention of feeding your family? You need to know how much to plant. It’s not an exact science, but this will help!
Food Islands: Smart Vegetable Garden Layout for a Bigger Harvest
Creating islands of food production allows gardeners to harvest from an area regularly, even if some of the longer-term crops won’t produce for years.