Sweet alyssum may be small, but don’t let that fool you—it’s one of the most powerful flowers you can add to your vegetable garden. Not only does it attract pollinators, but it also brings in the kind of beneficial insects that help you keep pests under control, naturally. Sweet Alyssum: A Friend to Your Garden…
Grow Your Own Potatoes: Easy Steps for Beginners
Thinking about growing your own potatoes? It’s easier than you think, and there’s nothing better than digging up fresh, homegrown potatoes for dinner. When to Plant Potatoes like cool weather, so plant them 2-4 weeks before your last expected frost. The soil should be at least 45°F, or they’ll just sit there and not grow…
How Trap Crops Can Protect Your Vegetable Garden from Pests
Have you ever heard of trap crops? If not, you’re in for a game-changer in your vegetable garden. This method has been around for centuries, and once you learn how it works, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start using it sooner. Trap crops, also called sacrificial crops, are planted as decoys to attract pests away…