Gardening is a great educational experience for children, and herb gardening is perfect for kids because most herbs are easy to grow. They generally require very little maintenance and can survive through a bit of abuse and neglect. The best part is they love seeing that they can grow something and then EAT it! My …
If you want your garden to succeed, there are many things you have to do to ensure your plants have the best chance to survive and thrive from seed to harvest. If you were only growing one plant, that might be easier, but most people grow multiple vegetables, making it harder to regulate everything. Luckily, …
When you think about gardening, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of information. There are so many different plants and methods for planting them that can make your head spin! How do I know which ones grow best in my area? What should I plant together? Which plants will be perennial or …
Are you looking for a new vegetable to grow in your garden this fall? Fall is the perfect time of year to plant vegetables. It’s not too hot or cold, and it’s just before winter, so there are fewer pests around. Plus, with all the rain we get in the fall, your plants will be …
If you’re growing food for better health and nutrition, then you’re sure to have read about the benefits of getting more greens in your diet. Usually, we picture enormous leafy greens. But these days, with many gardening for fewer people or in small spaces, the growth of microgreens is becoming more popular. Don’t let their …
Growing your own food is a wonderful way to achieve better health, soak up more nutrients and enjoy better tasting produce than what’s on the shelves at your local grocery store. If you’ve ever been to a farmer’s market in your area and compared the taste of those foods to the waxy ones at your …
If you live in one of the sweltering summer months zones, you may have noticed that trying to grow a food garden in that heat can put up quite an obstacle for you. If you’ve tried growing vegetables before and ended up with wilted plants that seemed to die out regardless of how much water …
Understanding how your plants grow is a crucial part of gardening. It’s easy to forget that certain plants will grow tall while others will grow all over the ground. Knowing this helps your garden thrive. You don’t want to let tall plants overshadow your other vegetables in the garden. In addition to water, the amount …
Wondering how to Grow flowers near your foods to attract pollinators? Some plants in your food garden will need to be pollinated. Sometimes, you can do this by hand, but you may want to simply attract natural pollinators like bees to do the work for you. Growing certain flowers in your yard will help with …
There’s nothing more defeating than taking time to nurture and grow your vegetable plants, only to find that despite your care and attention, they’re plagued with mold and mildew. Powdery mildew is a problem many gardeners encounter. Still, it doesn’t have to ruin your vegetable garden if you can commit to taking action to eliminate …