Bone meal is exactly what it sounds like: bones that have been finely ground into dust. Typically, the bones are a by-product of the beef industry. Once they're ground up, the bones undergo a ...
How to Know When to Harvest Garlic
Garlic is a staple in my kitchen. If I don’t have any on hand, it’s because I need to hit the grocery store to re-stock my cooking basics. Otherwise, I typically have multiple varieties ready to go. ...
Growing Bok Choy: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Bok Choy
Bok choy is probably my favorite vegetable. I love cooking Asian-style dishes, but I have a tough time finding some Asian ingredients at the supermarket - so, I grow them! I first started growing bok ...
Growing Collard Greens: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Collards
Collards are one of my top choices among greens to grow in my garden. Where I live, the scorching heat makes it tough to successfully grow things like spinach, lettuce, and other greens in the middle ...
Tomato Fertilizer: How to Feed Your Plants for the Ultimate Harvest
You’re not a real gardener unless you’ve successfully grown tomatoes. That's how I suspect some green-thumbed folks feel. So if you've struggled to get your tomato plants to thrive, you may be ...
Growing Peaches: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Peaches
Biting into a ripe peach is an experience. The bright sweetness of the flesh and the tangy skin are unbeatable, especially if you can find one fresh off the tree. That's why growing peaches is so ...
20 Types of Moss to Consider for Your Next Garden Project
I’ve always been fascinated by moss. The way it grows close to the ground and in clumps or mats is so unlike anything else. I’ve always felt drawn to gardens that utilize moss, and finding it growing ...
Busting the Myths About Using Eggshells in the Garden
I love eggs. I eat them often for breakfast and always have a carton of fresh farm eggs on hand. One day, I hope to have a few chickens and collect fresh eggs each morning, but until then, I’ll settle ...
4 Best Methods to Dry Basil and Preserve Your Harvest
Every herb gardener has struggled with a harvest that they don't know how to use up before it goes bad. Or perhaps you long for homegrown flavors in the middle of the winter. Either way, learning how ...