For those of you who have never tried to grow bean sprouts, you’re missing out. Sprouts from the smallest seed of a bean plant are full of protein and add a lot of vitamins to your diet. In fact, beans are actually some of the healthiest foods available today. They are low in fat but … Read more
It’s time to invest back in your best garden soil. After all, great garden soil makes the foundation of a successful garden. Proper garden soil structure makes for a beautiful, lush, green garden. So, what is the best garden soil to use? Good garden soil needs to be: Garden Soil Tips: The best garden soils … Read more
Late summer and early fall are generally the ideal time to plant Fall Garden Plants. Vegetables such as tomatoes, squash, zucchini, turnips, are perfect for a fall garden. Fall vegetables like collard greens, cabbage, lettuce, spinach, and red cabbage also require more time to mature before freezing temperatures set in. Locations that experience mild or … Read more
Home canning is essential to preserving vegetables and fruits for a long time. This technique is safe for home canning vegetables and canning fruits and vegetables with lemons or limes. When you learn how to can vegetables at home safely, you will know exactly how to prepare and store them to make them last for … Read more
If you enjoy cooking and creating dishes using herbs, then you should consider growing your own herbs in a windowsill. A question I am asked frequently is how to start a windowsill herb garden. While it may seem overwhelming, its actually quite simple! Pots for your windowsill herbs should be the right size and potting … Read more
When we talk about summer gardens, everyone has in mind the flowers and vegetables. Yet, a summer garden should also include some trees, bushes, ornaments, and other features such as fountains, rockeries, and water features. If you’re planning your summer planting guide, try to consider some ways to maximize your summertime garden space. A summer … Read more
From seeds to harvest, learn how to grow Celery in every season: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter…and enjoy the delicious flavor and texture year-round. Growing celery is relatively easy. The harvest is free (often), the flavor is unmistakable, and you can vary the type of flavor by choosing the variety of celery you want. However, … Read more
Cauliflower is certainly one of the most popular edible vegetables grown in a backyard. Growing from seed is certainly not for the faint of heart! Cauliflower is quite a hardy crop to deal with, as it takes two years for the flowers to come out and set fruit. If you want to know how to … Read more
Most people have heard of Epsom salts as a cooking ingredient but it can also be used as a natural fertilizer. Gardeners have many uses for Epsom salts in their landscape gardening. It can be used for planting, growing, thinning, weeding, or even making compost. There are many things you can do with Epsom salts … Read more
If you are interested in gardening but are having a hard time getting started, maybe worm castings are just what you need. There is nothing better than working in the dirt getting nourished with natural organic materials. It is refreshing to know that you are not harming the environment by working in the garden. Worm … Read more