Do you have a soft spot for figs, but hate the price tag at the supermarket? Instead of spending an arm and a leg on buying figs, consider growing your own. Figs are easy to plant, they grow well ...
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 ...
Growing Savory: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Savory
Savory is an underappreciated herb. It has a wonderful peppery taste without being too spicy. The plant looks like a cross between rosemary and thyme, and it's the ultimate lure for bees, attracting ...
25 Flowering Bushes That Add Beauty to Your Garden
Flowering bushes are one of my favorite things about my garden because they add beauty to an area without needing too much maintenance. Aside from some occasional pruning throughout the year, ...
How To Choose the Best Rabbit Repellent For Your Garden
Bunnies are cute, but don't let those adorable wiggly noses and soft ears distract you. Left to their devices, those sweet rabbits will eat your entire vegetable garden. That's why knowing which ...
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 ...
16 DIY Cold Frames to Extend Your Growing Season
Are you interested in year-round gardening? Would you like to be able to start your own seeds and have a designated place to harden them off? If you answered yes to either of these questions, it ...
Growing Feijoa: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Feijoa
Feijoa are my favorite fruit. Luckily for me, the pretty shrubs are prolific, and the harvest can be used in so many ways. Growing feijoa is easy because the plants have few pests and aren't ...
Cool Weather Crops: The List, Growing Methods, and How to Preserve
At certain times of the year, we often suggest planting 'cool weather crops.' But do you know which plants fall under the category of ‘cool weather?’ And if they do fall into this category, when is ...