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 ...
13 DIY Options for a Drip Irrigation System to Save You Time and Money
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 ...
15 Medicinal Weeds You Can Forage in Your Backyard
What if I told you that the cure for your pesky cough or skin irritation was in your backyard right now? Or that medicine for your headache or heartburn could be growing wild by the roadside? Would ...
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 ...