Gardeners have different opinion when it comes to using urine in the garden as fertilizer. It is a great nutrient source for plants, but it also has some risks. Not to mention some people are grossed ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Healthy Garden Fruits and Vegetables to Plant to Match Your Diet
Do you grow a garden every year? Are you under the impression everything you grow in your garden is healthy for you? We hear the term 'healthy foods' all the time but depending upon health ...
Growing Radishes: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow and Harvest Radishes
I love growing radishes in my garden. Not only are they brilliant space fillers, but they also grow quickly. Of course, there's also the flavor. The crisp taste of a freshly picked radish is ...
Is Soaking Seeds Before Planting Worth Your Time? How Do You Do It?
To soak your seeds or not soak your seeds prior to planting, that is the question... Among gardeners, at least. The short answer is that soaking seeds is a matter of personal preference, but ...
April Gardening Tips and Tasks for Every Planting Zone and Region
You’re jumping with excitement! You can hardly stand it any longer. You’ve survived the long and dreary winter months. The sunshine has come back out to play. Your soil is thawing, and you’re about ...
Gardening in Zones One and Two: The Essential Tips and List of Plants You Can Grow
Do you live in extremely cold and frigid temperatures? I’m not talking about too much snow for your liking. I’m referencing planting zones one and two. The people who live in these planting ...
Plant Roots 101: Going Back to Our Roots in the Garden
There was a time in my life when I didn't completely understand what it meant “to get to the root” of something. Phrases like “finding the root cause of a problem” or “going back to our roots” just ...