Getting Seedlings Ready for the Garden
We previously discussed how to start your seeds indoors so that you would have big, strong plants to grow well in your garden when the weather is right. Before your...
Learn about gardening from the basics to advanced skills. Find information on different heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs, flowers, microgreens, and more. Enjoy the bounty of your harvest with recipes and food preservation information.
We previously discussed how to start your seeds indoors so that you would have big, strong plants to grow well in your garden when the weather is right. Before your...
We’ve planned our garden layout, we’ve chosen our seeds, and now it’s time to think about planting them. While it may still be deep Winter in many areas, there are some seeds...
As anticipation grows for planting season and we’re working on our garden plans, we should take into consideration the benefits of companion planting. Pairing plant friends together will benefit the...
One thing we love to do in the dead of Winter is to plan the layout of our future garden. We keep ourselves warm with thoughts of soil and sunshine...
Whether you’re the type to set New Year’s resolutions or to just take it easy on the holiday, you can still enjoy some tasty traditions to start the new year....
During this time of year, we’re a little distracted from the ordinary everyday gardening concerns, because we’re focused on the holidays. It’s also a time for giving gifts. If you’re...
While we are waiting for the weather to warm up and planting season to begin, it is a good time to do some maintenance on our gardening tools. Some simple,...
Rosemary is a delightful herb with a pine-like scent and woodsy flavor that just seems to evoke the holidays. While it’s useful year-round, rosemary can be especially useful during the...
Certain scents add a touch of cozy freshness to the air. Simmering a pot of aromatic herbs, spices, and other ingredients will make your home smell just like the holidays!
Whether it’s preparing for existence after a natural disaster, living off the grid, fighting expensive food prices, or simply providing healthy and sustainable food for your family, having a source...
As we approach the arrival of the first frost, it’s time to think about harvesting and curing your winter squash. Cured and stored correctly, your winter squash can last through...
When you’re deciding what you should plant in your survival garden, you want a strategy that works for you. If you’re trying to feed a whole family, you want to...
Cover crops, also known as green manure are plants grown in your garden to improve soil condition. These crops are often planted at the beginning or end of the growing...