Looking for a simple, easy and safe way to save and store egg shells this winter to use in your garden next spring and summer? Egg shells are an incredibly powerful resource for gardeners. They are loaded with calcium and a whole host of other trace minerals and nutrients. All of which are excellent for …
Looking for a few great garden books to add to your reading list this winter? Wintertime is the perfect time for dreaming and planning next year’s garden and flowerbeds. And nothing can help spur on your creativity more than reading up on all kinds of wonderful gardening topics! One thing is for sure, the long …
Can I use pine needles to mulch my garden and flowerbeds? Should I put them in my compost pile? Are pine needles safe to use around my vegetable plants? What about using them to protect perennials over the winter? When it comes to pine needles and how and where to use them in the landscape, …
Want to make great compost to power your garden, flowerbeds and more? A compost pile is a huge asset for the home landscape. The finished compost it creates helps to build and recharge soil in vegetable gardens, flowerbeds, raised beds and more. Even more, it can be used to energize and fertilize plants at every …
Saving vegetable seeds from your garden is one of the best ways to save big on your home gardening budget. But did you also know that it is one of the best ways to grow healthier plants and a have a more productive garden? By saving seeds this summer from your best vegetables and from …
Looking for the best and most effective ways to use compost in your vegetable garden? Compost is by far one of the most powerful ingredients you can add to your garden. Not only does it help build more fertile soil, it also aids in growing healthier and more productive plants. Compost teems with healthy bacteria …
When it comes to keeping your cucumber plants producing a steady supply of fresh cucumbers, a few little tips and tricks can make all the difference in plants that continue to bloom and bloom – or having ones that fade away fast. There is nothing quite like the taste of a fresh cucumber. And whether …
One of the most frustrating aspects of gardening is the issue of trying to eliminate and keep weeds out of your garden – or in many cases, from completely overtaking your garden by the middle of summer! Let’s face it, weeds can certainly make a garden or raised bed area look unsightly. But they also …
Starting your own sweet potatoes from slips is not only easy to do, it also happens to be one of the best ways to grow healthy, strong and productive plants. Even better, it can help save on your plant budget too! Sweet potatoes have become so much more than just a Thanksgiving day side dish …
The question comes up every single year among fellow gardeners – is it better to plant onion sets or onion seeds when growing onions? The question certainly sparks quite the debate. And not just among those new to gardening, but seasoned veterans as well. To be exact, onions can actually grow in three different ways: …