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.
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.
Composting for Beginners
Learning how to compost kitchen scraps and yard waste results in FREE garden amendments! Your garden will thrive with homemade compost generated on site.
Growing Cuban Oregano for Flavor and Beauty
Cuban oregano is easy to grow in containers, which allows gardeners in cool regions to grow this pungent and pretty herb.
How to Grow Beautiful Broccoli in Your Garden
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.
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.
Aloha! I’m Kris Bordessa, author, hobby farmer, gardener, chicken wrangler, and eternal experimenter.
If you’re ready to shake up your pantry routine and shift from boxed to homemade, be sure to check out my latest project, Attainable Sustainable Pantry (National Geographic Books).
My earlier book, Attainable Sustainable: The Lost Art of Self-Reliant Living (also from National Geographic Books) was awarded the best how-to book of 2020 by the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
Here at Attainable Sustainable, I encourage readers to embrace a more self-reliant lifestyle, one small step at a time.
