Eggplants have a reputation as troublesome to grow and unpleasant to eat, but neither is deserved. With the right conditions, and in the hands of the right cook, anyone can enjoy eggplant from the ...
Growing Kale: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Kale
I LOVE kale. If I could only grow one thing it would be kale. It’s nutritious, delicious, and growing kale is simple. It requires little maintenance and a single plant provides a lot of food. Plant ...
Mulching Perennial Plants and Root Crops: When, Why, and How to Do It
Do you struggle with mulching? It sounds easy enough to throw some mulch on crops to keep the weeds down, but did you know mulch can serve a variety of purposes? If you have perennials or root ...
14 Cinderblock Garden Ideas For Your Veggies, Flowers and Succulents
If you are looking for an alternative to a raised pallet bed or a straw bale garden take a look at what we've got for you! Raised garden beds, succulent homes and vertical living walls made out of ...
How to Create Farm-to-Table Outdoor Dining Area
Good food is the foundation of good living in my book. As such, I take it pretty seriously. Not only do I grow most of my food, but I do almost all of my cooking from scratch. When you go to that ...
28 Delightful Flowers That Attract Bees to Your Garden
You might not notice them unless they are buzzing around you, but bees are a vital part of your garden's ecosystem. Bees do the work of pollination, which is required for you to be able to enjoy much ...
February Gardening Tips and Tasks by Region and Planting Zone
Let’s all give a solid “Woo-hoo!” to the fact winter is almost gone and our gardens will be coming alive shortly. If you’re like me, you’re itching to get outside. The walls of your home are ...
28 Edible Weeds You Can Find in Your Own Backyard
If you look around you, there are likely dozens of plants nearby that you may consider nothing but a nuisance, but look again. Some of those so-called weeds may actually be a nutritious source of ...
20 Easy-to-Grow Spices You Can Grow at Home
I love cooking. I cook breakfast and dinner just about every day of the year. I have a relatively large repertoire of dishes I can make without ever needing to look at a recipe. Still, making 730 ...