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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Garden Planning Tips for Every Season
I know. It’s incredibly tempting to head outside and start digging and planting without any kind of blueprint in mind. Gardening, after all, is all about embracing nature and isn’t nature inherently ...
Seed Stratification: A Comprehensive Guide to This Seed Germination Trick
For many years I stuck to growing plants from seed that were easy to germinate. But, as I started getting into more exotic perennials, I kept coming across instructions to stratify seeds. ...
How to Start a Perennial Garden
Starting a beautiful and productive perennial garden doesn't happen on accident. Gardeners need to plan, prepare the soil, and learn appropriate planting practices to establish that gorgeous dream ...
Survival Garden: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
Everybody has a theory on what to do to prepare for survival should something tragic happen. People wisely prepare for natural disasters, war, economic collapse, or smaller events like power outages ...
Growing Beans: A Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Beans
I love growing beans. One plant provides ample produce, and harvesting them is like a treasure hunt. Just when I think the plant is done, I head outside and find more hidden pods ripe for the taking. ...
Growing Basil: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Basil
Basil is one of the herbs I'm obsessed with growing well. It has a unique aroma that fills the garden with a fresh, spicy scent that I can't get enough of, and it lends dishes a subtle peppery flavor ...
50 Edible Wild Plants You Can Forage for a Free Meal
Edible wild plants are all around us, growing anywhere from the cracks of a city sidewalk to the hillsides of a mountain forest. There's a garden of free food out there waiting to be harvested if you ...
Growing Kale: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Kale
I LOVE kale. If I could only grow one thing it would be kale. It’s nutritious, delicious, and growing kale is simple. It requires little maintenance and a single plant provides a lot of food. Plant ...