You may have seen or even used landscape fabric. It is frequently used as a layer between the dirt and some type of mulch, often bark mulch or pea gra...Read More
Picking the correct potting soil for container vegetables is the key to a successful harvest. For veggies to grow and produce edible roots, foliage or...Read More
Gardeners know they aren’t the only ones who enjoy fresh produce straight from the garden. Plenty of other critters want to make your harvest their ...Read More
Have you ever heard of the three ice men, also known as the Ice Saints? These are three saints associated with planting crops, and – as is the habit...Read More
Permaculture is a big word, and a lot of people are very unsure what it actually means. So that’s where we’re starting our permaculture design cou...Read More
Soil compaction is a real problem in some gardens. If the soil is too dense with little air space, plants will not grow as well. There are compacted s...Read More
Many Americans have seen alfalfa and mung bean sprouts on salad bars, as sandwich toppings and in the grocery stores. Perhaps, you’ve even grown the...Read More
Spring is nearing in most regions, and it’s time to start planning a seed starting setup. Not every plant has the same requirements, but these can u...Read More
Seed starting is an exciting beginning to the growing and gardening season. If you typically wait to grow transplants from the garden center or to sow...Read More
Starting flowers from seed is an easy way to add color to the home landscape. Sowing annual and perennial flower seeds is also quite cost effective, a...Read More
Have you ever decided not to grow carrots, lettuce, or other garden favorites because you have a hard time keeping track of their teeny, tiny seeds? Y...Read More
When it’s time to start gardening in spring, a decision has to be made about what plants to install as transplants, and which to direct sow. Direct ...Read More
Many gardeners help our feathered friends out in winter with a bird feeder. But birds also need water, especially in a frozen landscape. There are num...Read More
Did you know you can make fertilizer with things you have around your house? It’s true! Here are some easy ways to feed your plants with household i...Read More
Winter’s chill brings extreme weather changes to your garden plants. Watching the evening news will find words like “frost” and “freeze” fre...Read More
Bricks are one of those garden staples everyone seems to have around the yard. Whether it’s a few forgotten stacked in the corner or a bunch leftove...Read More
The plants you put in your garden should speak to you, and in some ways, reflect your personality. Zodiac sign plants further the personal aspect of t...Read More
When people need a bit o’ luck of the Irish, they look for four leaf clovers, plants purported to elicit good luck and health. Clover aren’t the o...Read More
Outdoor heating devices are essential for extending outdoor living. Unless you live in the tropics, the colder months make it harder to spend time out...Read More
A fun and easy family project is to build a snailarium. What is a snailarium? It is simply a pet snail terrarium which will house one to many pet gard...Read More