Want to know how and when to thin seedlings from the seed crops you planted in your vegetable garden this year? And why it’s so important to do it? If there is one simple task that is the most underrated and under-performed in the vegetable garden every year – it’s thinning seedlings from the rows …
One of the best ways to ensure a healthy, productive crop of cucumbers is to give them the support they need with a great trellis system. It doesn’t have to be fancy, nor does it have to be expensive. It can be tall, long, wide – or as you will see below, something that is …
What is the best way to fertilize young cucumber plants to get them growing strong early? And, how can you make sure to keep powering them just right to grow and produce a big crop of cucumbers all summer long? That question is certainly a popular one each and every spring as gardeners begin to …
When it comes to helping to save the honeybee population, did you know there are actually three simple things that anyone and everyone can do in their own landscape to help make a big difference? It is no great secret that the honeybee is an incredibly magnificent insect. With a slew of varieties that cover …
When it comes to getting young tomato plants off to a fast start early in the season, nothing can be more helpful than fertilizing. But, as you will see below – how, when and what you power your plants with early on is the real secret to growing great plants, and a huge crop of …
If you have ever wanted to grow your own peanuts but thought it was impossible because of the long growing season or the climate where you live – you need to try your hand at growing peanuts in pots and containers! Not only can you grow a delicious crop nearly anywhere – you will have …
If you love the thought of growing fresh cucumbers but don’t have the space or time for a traditional garden, it’s time to grow your own big harvest in pots or containers. Not only can you grow a bumper crop of cucumbers, it’s easier than you might ever imagine! Cucumbers are actually the second most …
What is the best way to harden off tender young seedlings and transplants before planting them outdoors? And perhaps even more importantly, why is the practice so important to a plant’s long-term success and well being? If there is one spring gardening topic that causes a fair amount of confusion for gardeners, it is the …
Getting your tomato plants off to a great start is one of the biggest keys to growing a big harvest of juicy tomatoes in the summer – and there is no better way to jump start your crop than putting a big dose of power in your tomato planting hole with four simple but powerful …
If you want to try your hand at growing vegetables, flowers or herbs in straw bales but are confused by the endless amount of conflicting information on how hard it is to get your bales ready for planting – then the simple Soil + Plant Straw Bale growing method is for you! Straw bale gardening …