There is no better way to lower your grocery bills and consume healthy, delicious fruits and vegetables than by planting a garden with canning and preserving in mind. More and more people are turning to vegetable gardening than ever before. And it’s easy to see why – growing your own vegetables not only gives you …
When it comes to growing hardneck garlic, fall is the time for planting. And armed with a few key planting and growing tips, you can reap the rewards of an incredible harvest of garlic bulbs next summer to enjoy the whole year around! There are two main types of garlic, softneck and hardneck. Both are …
Did you know that when and how you harvest the vegetables in your garden can make a big difference in both the quality and quantity of your crops? For many gardeners, the biggest concern is knowing when to pick crops at just the right time. Pick too early, and the produce won’t have time to …
Did you know that how you care for your asparagus plants in the summer can have a big impact on their health? And even more – on the size and quality of next year’s spears? So much is made about growing asparagus that sometime caring for plants after the harvest is overlooked. In fact, in …
When it comes to growing eggplant, there are a few tried and true secrets that can make all the difference between a bountiful harvest, or having plants that struggle to survive and produce. Eggplant is quite the super fruit in terms of nutritional value (yes, it is technically a fruit and not a vegetable). Not …
You might just be surprised how easy it can be to grow an entire vegetable garden in containers – no matter where you live! You don’t need a large backyard or a big garden to grow fresh food. In fact, as long as you have a porch, patio or deck that gets a dose of …
If you are looking for a simple way to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs – all without the space and time commitment a conventional garden requires, a 5 gallon bucket garden is the perfect answer! Container gardening continues to grow in popularity each and every year. Not only does it allow those who might not …
For a gardener, there is nothing more discouraging than being unable to stop the loss of tomato after tomato to blossom end rot. And chances are, if you’ve been gardening long enough, you have had the displeasure of experiencing it. Blossom end rot occurs at the end of fruits as they develop and ripen. In …
If you are looking for a great way to recharge your tired garden soil before planting this year, an early spring green manure crop just might be the answer. Not only is it simple and economical, it adds serious power and nutrients to your soil. All before your garden plants go in the ground! So …
Growing in raised beds is a great way to enjoy flower and vegetable gardening without encountering many of the difficulties traditional backyard gardens can pose. For starters, raised beds do not require a large growing area or existing soil to create. In fact, you don’t have to have a yard at all. Raised bed gardens …