Fertilizers come in such a huge variety of mixtures and different ingredients that it can be hard to narrow down which one you need. 10-10-10 is a common and popular formula you've probably seen on ...
The Essential Guide to Making Compost Tea (and 4 Recipes to Try)
Compost tea is a fabulous soil conditioner and plant fertilizer that you can create right at home. Not only is it inexpensive to make from your own ingredients, but you can tweak recipes to meet the ...
How To Improve Your Clay Soil the Easy Way
Clay soil can be frustrating. It doesn’t drain in the spring and cracks like the Grand Canyon in the summer. Red clay soil makes it difficult for many southern and northwest coast farmers to produce a ...
How to Create the Ultimate Mediterranean Garden
Imagine a walled courtyard, filled with pungent herbs and vibrant flowers in overflowing pots. Sweet smells fill your nose, soft colors please the eyes, and gurgling water delights your ears. ...
Growing Pawpaws: Varieties, How to Plant, Care, and Troubleshooting
Who would guess that America’s ugliest native fruit would taste so good? Pawpaws are a small deciduous tree that grows in the understory layer of the forest. They thrive in the eastern United States ...
Growing Blackberries: A Complete Guide on How to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Blackberries
Blackberries are insanely tasty, but sadly, they don't ship well and they have a short shelf life. That means that the blackberries you pick up at the grocery store are rarely as good as they can be. ...
The Truth About Planting By The Moon
Who doesn’t love going out to the garden under a full moon? There's something magical about the way the light changes the way things look. But the moon is more than just a pretty face - it has more to ...
The Fascinating History of the Victory Garden and How to Create One Today
When you hear the words "victory garden," it probably brings back memories of history class and your grandmother in her garden hilling potatoes and reminiscing about her family’s experiences during ...
12 Ingenious Ways To Get Your Hands on Free Seeds
Gardening is a fulfilling endeavor. It gives you a feeling of providing for your family and a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. But it can also be expensive. Knowing how to get free ...