For many years I stuck to growing plants from seed that were easy to germinate. But, as I started getting into more exotic perennials, I kept coming across instructions to stratify seeds. ...
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How to Start a Perennial Garden
Starting a beautiful and productive perennial garden doesn't happen on accident. Gardeners need to plan, prepare the soil, and learn appropriate planting practices to establish that gorgeous dream ...
Survival Garden: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
Everybody has a theory on what to do to prepare for survival should something tragic happen. People wisely prepare for natural disasters, war, economic collapse, or smaller events like power outages ...
Growing Onions: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Onions
I love to cook, so naturally, onions are always somewhere in my pantry or fridge. Red, yellow, white, and gourmet varieties have all found their way into my dishes at one point or another. I can’t ...
46 Deer Resistant Plants to Keep Your Garden Safe
Deer: we love them and love to hate them. They fall into the category of adorable animals that can be a massive nuisance. That's because deer can and do enjoy the taste of many garden plants. To ...
Growing Beans: A Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Beans
I love growing beans. One plant provides ample produce, and harvesting them is like a treasure hunt. Just when I think the plant is done, I head outside and find more hidden pods ripe for the taking. ...
Growing Basil: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Basil
Basil is one of the herbs I'm obsessed with growing well. It has a unique aroma that fills the garden with a fresh, spicy scent that I can't get enough of, and it lends dishes a subtle peppery flavor ...
50 Edible Wild Plants You Can Forage for a Free Meal
Edible wild plants are all around us, growing anywhere from the cracks of a city sidewalk to the hillsides of a mountain forest. There's a garden of free food out there waiting to be harvested if you ...
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 ...