Where I live, the winters leave us in a deep freeze, rendering the growing season shorter than I'd like. I also have to deal with a lot of unpredictability in terms of weather. A snowstorm can crop up ...
6 Essential Things To Do Before You Start an Orchard
There’s nothing sweeter than the early morning sun shining through a grove of fruit trees. The aroma is calming, and the air is heavy with dew. An orchard is often an image you would find depicted ...
Growing Calendula: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care and Harvest Calendula
I'm obsessed with growing plants that I can use to brew healthy and delicious teas. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) fits the bill and more. If you haven't discovered the magic of growing this pretty ...
Growing Rutabagas: Plant Varieties, How-to Guide, Problems, and Harvesting
Rutabagas don't get the love they deserve. The lumpy veggies are fall treat that is endlessly versatile in the kitchen. No really. You can grill them, roast them, steam them, sous vide them, smoke ...
How to Succeed at Herb Container Gardening as a Beginner
Thinking about doing some herb container gardening? Herbs are the perfect candidates for growing in pots. Plant them in big containers with some vegetables on your porch or balcony, or keep a few ...
7 Simple Steps to Make the Perfect Scarecrow
Gardening is hard work, so it's always a welcome break when you can do a project that's fun for a change. Learning how to make a scarecrow is one job the kids won't try to avoid, especially if they ...
Growing Fenugreek: Plant Varieties, How-to Guide, Problems, and Harvesting
Conjure the scent of that "maple-flavored" syrup you put on pancakes as a child. You know, that comforting, caramelized candy scented stuff that wafted across the kitchen entrancing you to the table. ...
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 ...
5 Best Summer Cover Crops and How to Use Them
I know a lot of gardeners who have started to use winter cover crops to keep their garden protected from erosion, add fertility, and suppress weeds. Despite the popularity of winter cover crops, ...