We all know that canning is a great way to preserve an abundant harvest, but for some of us, it can be an irregular proposition. For years, I approached canning as a way to save garden produce that my ...
Natural Weed Killer Recipes to Save Your Garden and the Environment
Let's face it, weeds are part of every gardener's life. The dreaded plants complete with our gardens for nutrients in the soil, they hog the sunlight, and they limit growth potential for our veggies. ...
How to Improve Garden Soil Fertility on the Cheap
It's pretty rare to start a garden out with rich, perfectly balanced soil. Most of us have to work at it. Knowing your soil fertility levels can make a big difference in your plant's productivity and ...
How to Use Low-Cost Cold Frames to Extend Your Gardening Year
Cold frames are an ideal way to extend your garden's growing season in spring and fall without costing you a fortune. That's because they give you flexible ways to grow spring greens or fall crops ...
8 of the Tastiest Apple Varieties and How to Make Them Thrive
Apples are the quintessential American fruit. From the tale of Johnny Appleseed to the well-known aphorism 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away,' we Americans love our apple trees. The versatile ...
Vermicomposting: A Foolproof Guide to Harnessing Worm Poop in 6 Steps
Slender, slimy, wiggly worms. We all know they are good for the garden, and a fisherman’s best buddy. What you might not know is that they are also the ideal secret weapon for the compost bin. Those ...
5 Steps to Control Garden Pests in the Fall for Healthy Crops Next Year
It's fall and with the crisp air comes a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. But wait! You might not be able to see them, but those garden pests you battled all year are still lurking, ...
Growing Peppers: Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Looking to add some color to your veggie garden? Sweet peppers combine a wonderful crunch with a delicious, grassy sweetness - all wrapped in a bright yellow, red, orange, green, or even white or ...