Are you concerned about watering your garden this summer? It can be difficult to keep plants watered on hot days, and it’s even more of a concern when you’re planning on being out of ...
When to Harvest Potatoes to Get the Best Results
Ah, potatoes. The humblest of vegetables. I grow them every year even though I have a relatively small garden space. I find a way to make room for potatoes. My harvest is hit or miss, depending on the ...
Thinning Fruit Trees the Right Way for a Bountiful Harvest
When we moved to our current farm, I was blown away by the gorgeous older fruit trees we had on the property. At our previous farm, we were still in the early stages of growing our orchard. This ...
Growing Sage: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Sage
On any given year, you'll find me growing sage all over my property because it's one of my favorite herbs. It's indispensable in cooking, but there's much more to this wonderful plant than just ...
How to Build a Walipini Greenhouse
The purpose of a greenhouse is to create a controlled microclimate where your plants can grow better when the outside condition doesn't support it well. Mostly though, it is used to keep the area ...
5 Common Gardening Myths Debunked (Backed with Research and Experience)
I am one of those gardeners who experiments a lot. Now, I'm not a scientist, and I don't hold myself to the scientific standard. That's because, at the end of the day, my garden must grow enough food ...
Fertilizer Calculator: Find Out How Much Fertilizer to Use in Your Vegetable Garden
Did you know that using an all-purpose fertilizer like 10-10-10 regularly can overload your garden with nutrients and negatively impact plant health? Unused nutrients can also run-off during ...
Growing Chicory: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Chicory
You may have found your way here because you’re not entirely sure what the heck chicory is. You’re not alone. I first tried chicory in a community supported agriculture basket a few years ago. I’ve ...
How to Start a Cut Flower Bed in Your Vegetable Garden
I've been growing herbs and vegetables for years. I also grow a lot of perennial flowers and self-seeding annual flowers to keep my pollinator population happy. But, I have never grown flowers to cut ...