For year, I planted rows of the same vegetables in my garden. Rows of green beans, tomatoes, and peppers. Not only did I change my practice of in ground gardens to raised beds, but after reading about intercropping various vegetables, herbs and flowers in the garden, I changed that too. Growing a lot of the…
Easy Steps to Improve Your Yard and Garden
Having a garden and being able to enjoy it as much as possible is so important. I know for myself, enjoying my time in the garden has a lot of benefits, both physically and mentally. As I grow older, and think about downsizing, I know that having at least a small yard, instead of the…
A Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Soil Testing
This year I have decided to allow three of my raised garden beds to rest over the winter, and not plant a fall garden in them. I didn’t feel my garden performed as well as it has in the past few years and I need to work on creating a healthier soil. If you want…
Bringing the Outdoors In: A Guide to Transitioning Your Houseplants Indoors
Many of my houseplants have thrived on my back covered deck this summer. But with the night time temperatures beginning to dip into the 5O’s I know I need to start thinking about transitioning them back into the house to over winter. You will need to give them time to adjust to the lower light…
“Greening Your Autumn Garden: A Guide to Successful Fall Cover Crop Planting”
Cool season cover crops should be planted after the summer garden starts to fade usually around September to early October depending on your area. They need to be planted and watered daily until they emerge and become established before your first frost. Cover crops are plants that are grown primarily to protect and improve the…
Plant Fall Perennial Flowers to Add Color to the Garden
Every spring I can’t wait to get outside and start planting. I water, fertilize, and do all the things all summer long. But by the time August rolls around, the heat has taken its toll. Most of my flowers are struggling, the mosquitoes are winning, and honestly—I start to wonder why I bought so many…
Summer Garden Recipes: Summer Squash Muffins
This year I planted one squash plant and when it started producing I planted two more seeds so that I would have a slow, steady supply. Usually one plant will succumb to squash vine borers, but this year I covered the plants to protect them from the moth laying her eggs until they started to…
Growing Wildflower Gardens One Seed Ball at a Time
DIY Seed Balls What are seed balls? Seed balls are small, compact balls made up of a mixture of seeds, clay, and compost. They are a fun and creative way to spread the love of gardening, and are an easy way to practice “random acts of gardening” They make great gifts and kids love making…
Enhancing Flavor Naturally: A Guide to Making Homemade Herbal Salts
If your pots of herbs are overflowing like mine are, now is a great time to harvest some for drying. After adding rosemary, lemon thyme and sage to my herb garden this year, I have a variety of fresh herbs that may not be readily available in the winter. One of the easiest ways to…
Understanding NPK: One Key to Successful Vegetable Gardening
When it comes to vegetable gardening, growing healthy and productive plants requires more than just sun, water, and soil. After your garden is planted, you will need to maintain it. We all know it’s important to weed our plants and to provide water consistently. But if you are like me, thinking about the right fertilizer…
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