These days, you'll find me growing fennel every year, but a few years ago, I didn't pay much attention to this frilly-topped veg until it appeared in my CSA basket. I wasn’t sure how to use it or if I ...
Growing Jerusalem Artichokes: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest
I first tried Jerusalem artichokes about a decade ago (oh geez, I feel old saying that). I received a paper bag full of them in a CSA basket, and I remember wondering, "what the heck are these weird ...
Soil Conditioner: Everything You Need to Know for a Healthy Garden
If you want to have healthy, strong plants that grow quality fruits and vegetables, chances are you'll have to condition your soil. Few of us naturally have the ideal earth for our plants. It takes ...
22 Uses for Herbs That Will Make You Want to Start a Herb Garden
You hear people constantly say, “Grow a herb garden.” Yet, it leaves you wondering why because most people don’t use enough herbs to justify growing herbs. I grow a herb garden every year. It’s a ...
Growing Cotton: A Complete Guide on How to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Cotton
Cotton is an indispensable crop. We use cotton to make everything from clothing and rope to fishing nets, coffee filters, and paper. These days, more and more people are trying their hand at growing ...
Growing Poppies for Decorative Seed Pods, Spice, and Beauty
I've been a culinary herb gardener for most of my adult life. For the past few years, though, I've been expanding beyond herbs and mastering the art of growing spices. To me, spices are a bit ...
10 Frugal Automatic Watering Systems Your Potted Plants Will Love
Are you heading out of town for a few days and need a way to keep your plants watered? Would you like to find an economical DIY option? I have you covered! I’m going to bring you some of ...
16 DIY Salad Table Ideas to Get Fresh Salad With Little Garden Space
Do you live in a smaller area and assume you can’t grow much (if any) type of garden? You may not be able to grow large quantities or even larger vegetables, but you should be able to produce ...
Carbon to Nitrogen Compost Calculator: Create the Perfect Compost Pile
Do you want to create a perfect compost pile? Well, according to the USDA, the ideal carbon to nitrogen rate for optimal microbial action in a compost pile is between 20:1 and 40:1, with 24:1 being ...