Cold frames are an ideal way to extend your garden's growing season in spring and fall without costing you a fortune. That's because they give you flexible ways to grow spring greens or fall crops ...
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December Gardening Tips and To-do list by Planting Zone and Region
Did you assume you were off the hook with gardening because December rolled around? Well, not quite. There are still a few chores to be done whether you go by planting zone or region. If you’d ...
Vermicomposting: A Foolproof Guide to Harnessing Worm Poop in 6 Steps
Slender, slimy, wiggly worms. We all know they are good for the garden, and a fisherman’s best buddy. What you might not know is that they are also the ideal secret weapon for the compost bin. Those ...
125 Brilliant Zucchini Recipes to the Rescue When Faced with a Rich Harvest
Got an excess of zucchinis in your garden? You're definitely not the only one! Zucchinis are just one of those awesome abundant plants that just grow and grow and when you think you've picked the last ...
November Gardening Tips and To-do List by Planting Zone and Region
Winter is almost upon us. Are you ready? Gardeners miss their gardens when the weather is cool, but we also enjoy the rest. If you're dreading the long winter, the good news is there’s still more ...
5 Tips for Making Herbal Vinegar and Other Infused Vinegar Recipes
I have to be honest; I am not a fan of following recipes. As a homesteader, I like to use what I have on hand and growing in my garden. I simply don't have the budget or time to run out and get the ...
Garden Mulch: 3 Types and the Best Way to Use Them All Year Round
Garden mulch can be a complicated subject for new gardeners. I’ll admit that even as an experienced gardener, I have been tempted to skip it. That said, you can't beat the benefits of mulching. If you ...
October Gardening Tips and To-Do List by Planting Zone and Region
Ahhh. Fall has arrived. The busy season is almost done, and we’re almost to the point where we can kick up our feet in front of our fire pits, roast S’mores, and enjoy the crisp evenings. But there ...
How to Harvest Green Beans and Store Them for Long-Term Use
Do you enjoy fresh green beans? Would you like to grow your own? Well, growing green beans is simple, but learning when to harvest the green beans and how to prepare them for cooking is a different ...