Having the right equipment for a gardening job will save you countless hours and tons of frustration in the long run. Any experienced gardener will tell you how much easier it is to grow your own fruits and vegetables if you have the right tools and accessories in your arsenal....
If you live in an area with distinct seasons, there are natural limitations to when you can grow vegetables outdoors. Of course, it’s difficult to fight Mother Nature - especially if you hope to win. However, if you learn to work within the boundaries she sets, you can find successful...
Many would-be gardeners never get started because they think they don’t have enough space for it. If you fall into this category, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn how much you can actually grow in a very small area. All it takes is a little creative thinking. Unfortunately, many...
A well-planned kitchen garden, or kitchen garden, can be a beautiful and enticing way to incorporate more fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs into your diet. The following tips will help you plan a productive and practical kitchen garden. Tip #1: Pick the Perfect Spot. When choosing a location for your kitchen...
If you have a small amount of space to plant a vegetable garden, you are probably eager to get the most out of it. Succession planting is a great way to accomplish this. This practice involves growing the same or complementary crops in the same spot continuously throughout the season...
Have you ever stopped to think about your vegetable gardening goals? If you are like many gardeners, you may find your main motivation is simply to get outside and reconnect with nature by digging in the dirt. You may also enjoy gardening as a way to squeeze more physical activity...
As an organic gardener, one of the best things you can do for your garden and the surrounding environment is encourage more pollinators to make themselves at home there. Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, bats, and other beneficial critters play an important role in the overall health and well being of your...
Vegetable gardening is a fun and rewarding experience. However, it presents some unique challenges, as well. For example, gardeners must rely on the whims of Mother Nature when it comes to extreme temperatures and inclement weather. In addition, many new gardeners find there can be a steep learning curve once...
The internet is full of recipes and tips on how to kill weeds organically. Unfortunately, many of these recommended methods simply do not work, and in some cases, they can cause much more harm than good. All hope is not lost, however. You can still enjoy your organic vegetable garden...
Compost is the organic vegetable gardener’s best friend. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a successful growing season without a healthy dose of this amazing, nutrient-rich “black gold” working its magic in your garden beds. The best part is that you don’t need to spend a fortune to buy quality compost...
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