Leeks are a member of Allium genus that I think belongs in every garden as a mellower, sweeter alternative to its cousin the onion. Growing leeks requires a bit more patience than other vegetables, ...
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How to Protect Your Vegetables From Carrot Flies
Don't you hate it when you have lovingly taken care of vegetables like carrots, but when you harvest them, they're damaged by pests? All that growing work is wasted because now you can't use them for ...
How to Use Low Tunnels to Extend Your Growing Season
Low tunnels are an excellent tool to help extend your growing season. They are easy to construct, are temporary, and don't cost a lot of money. Low tunnels fit into gardens of any size or shape and ...
20 Stunning Flowers to Plant in Fall for Spring Color
Just about everyone's spirits soar when they see flowers blooming after a long, cold winter. Springtime blossoms are a feast for the eyes and the heart alike, filling the landscape with gorgeous hues ...
17 Smart Ways to Use Up Your Extra Eggs
I don’t know about you, but on our homestead, egg season starts early some years. The chickens begin their heavy spring laying in February and keep going strong. With a yard full of industrious ...
9 Common Leek Plant Problems and What to Do About Them
Leeks are a cousin of onions and an easy-to-grow, cold-tolerant vegetable. Every now and then though, things go wrong. You find yourself standing there wondering what happened when the last time you ...
How to Use Your Cold Frame To Extend Spring Growing
Those of us who live in colder climates champ at the bit to start gardening every year. Fortunately, there's a way to start gardening early, without waiting for the snow to disappear in the spring: ...
How to Create the Perfect Four-Season Garden For Year-Round Food
A four-season garden is exactly as it sounds; it’s a garden that can be used at all times of the year. No more waiting through the winter for your chance to grow and harvest fresh crops from your ...
Onion Companion Plants: 16 of the Best Plants to Grow With Onions
Onions are a gem to grow in your garden. They make good friends with a lot of other crops and enhance the flavor of others. Plus, they help keep pests away. If you're looking to do a little companion ...