Looking to plant onions this year and not sure if you should plant onion seeds or sets? The question certainly sparks quite the debate. And not just among those new to gardening, but seasoned gardeners as well. To be exact, onions can actually grow in three different ways – by planting seeds directly in the …
If you want to grow the healthiest, most amazing crop of cucumbers you have ever grown – then you need to plant your cucumbers from seed this year – not only is it far easier and cheaper to plant from seed – it also gives you the best chance to grow disease, pest free plants …
If you are looking for the easiest way to grow all kinds of delicious peppers this year – and have amazing yields without having to worry about endless hours working in the garden, you need to try growing your pepper plants in 5 gallon buckets! Not only does growing in 5 gallon buckets eliminate many …
Not only is popcorn one of the healthiest and most delicious snacks you can enjoy without guilt – it also happens to be one of the easiest crops of all to plant and grow in a home garden! Popcorn grows in much the same fashion as traditional sweet corn. In fact, to the average visitor …
Looking for a few great ways to use all of those pine needles lying around in your vegetable garden this year? Pine needles can actually be an incredible resource for gardeners. Not only can they help in a wide variety of areas and ways all over the landscape, they also happen to be completely free …
Did you know that planting and growing marigolds with your tomato plants can be one of the best ways to keep your tomatoes healthy, happy, and most of all, incredibly productive? Believe it or not, one of the best examples of companion planting is growing marigolds right by your tomato plants. Not only do these …
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to recharge and power up the soil in your garden is to use animal manure. Not only can you almost always find it for free, it also happens to be full of the nutrients and minerals that plants need most! Manure has been used for centuries by …
If there is one task that gardeners often worry about more than any other in late winter, it’s trying to figure out when to start their tomato plants indoors from seed at just at the right time! Unfortunately, if you start your seeds indoors too early, it can create all kinds of issues. There is …
One of the easiest ways to start and grow your own vegetable and flower plants from seed is to make a simple seed starting stand to give your seedlings the perfect amount of space and light they need to thrive indoors. Starting your own vegetable and flower plants from seed is a great way to …
Did you know that one of the best ways to compost all winter long is by using a simple process known as the trench method? In fact, not only is it easy to do – it also doesn’t require a compost pile to do it – which makes it great for someone without access to …