It is imperative that soil contains vitamins, nutrients, and organic matter that can feed the plants, as well as give the roots plenty of room to expand. As more people have limited access to large lots of land with loose, rich soil, raised beds and container gardens are becoming a popular option.
I find the best way to harvest lettuce is to cut it as needed. The lettuce will continue to grow and can be cut at least two more times. Greetings fellow gardeners, Summer continues the rollercoaster ride of weather. I needed to buy some plants for one of my clients, so I had the joyous…
Growing a garden is a great way to make your yard look beautiful while adding to nature. There are many different garden styles and types so choosing one that’s best for you and your yard will give you the most success. Here are a few ways you can plan your garden to make sure you…
Sadly, I keep finding wild parsnip in and around the area and it is requiring a lot of my attention. I don’t like to cut or pull it on a sunny day if I can help it. That sap likes to splash, and I have scars from the rashes I got from the wild parsnip….
If you would like to try a cool crop planter, you can plant one now. Find a large pot and place it in partial shade. You can use seeds or seedlings if you can find them. Lately, I have been finding gypsy moth caterpillars on my bushes and roses and even on my annuals. Greetings…
My partial shade planter is starting to grow. It is not too late for you to plant a few seeds in partial shade as well. I put a cage in the center and then planted peas; they will climb up the cage. Red Malabar spinach is also planted around the cage, as it also likes…
It is not too early to be planting some vegetables such as peas, chard, kale, beets, and lettuce. These cool weather crops will be fine if you plant them early. The peas that I planted covered with a cloche are doing great and starting to grow up the string. Greetings fellow gardeners, The sun is…
Unfortunately, one of the most severe issues you will face off is the fight with pests. I will list you here some basic strategies you should consider before you decide what to plant.
Many factors affect how well a plant will grow. Everything from wind to soil nutrients will play a role. But it’s easy to overlook soil temperature. But this element will have an impact on how your plants will grow. Let’s take a closer look at soil temperature and why it’s so important for you to…
How do tomato or lettuce seeds know when the temperature is right for germination? Well, this question will remain unanswered for now. We just know that it’s important that seeds have the right temperatures for germination. Germination temperature usually means soil temperature. During the day, soil stores heat. At night, soil releases heat into the…
But then I saw a large leaf of green poking up! I have bulbs growing and that is amazing. I am not sure what bulb is starting, but I am keeping watch. Each day new and interesting things are emerging. Greetings fellow gardeners, I am slowly preparing to re-enter my garden. My chives are ready…
If you have a garden of your own, getting access to fresh fruits and vegetables is convenient, but what if you live in an urban area? An urban home vegetable garden is becoming more popular, and with the right space and the right materials, it is easy to start your own. You can still start…
Making a small garden feel bigger can be a challenge but it’s not impossible. If you’ve just moved into a house with limited outdoor space, we’ve put together some tips and tricks for maximizing a small garden. Focus on vertical space One of the best ways to maximize a small garden is to take advantage…
Microgreens are basically the seedlings of edible vegetables like beets and kale, or herbs like basil or cilantro. Their popularity in the kitchen seemed to start in the eighties and now the few seedlings on offer have expanded to at least twenty-five. Microgreens are filled with nutrients along with concentrated, intense and unique flavours. Greetings…
Having the right setup in your backyard during the autumn can create a welcoming, warm space for gatherings or just enjoying some quiet time. It can even make for a great space for a hot tub (don’t forget the salt water hot tub convert, though) where you can enjoy a hot soak in the crisp…
Most avid gardeners have planted the vegetable essentials in abundance, but what about the forgotten vegetable and those varieties that look a little different from the usual choices?
If you own some of our known feathered friends, consider growing a garden with and for your chickens! It comes with great advantages for you and your birds, since it assists in many ways on both sides. A garden can offer chicken feed and fresh vegetables for you. On the other side chicken can help…
The vine it must be removed as soon as it is discovered, or it will wreak havoc in your garden. Dog Strangling Vine grows vigorously around plants effectively strangling them and it produces an amazing number of seeds. Greetings fellow gardener This time of year is so beautiful. You can almost hear the garden grow…
If you have started some seeds, the first thing that you should see is a pair of leaves. These are called seed leaves and almost every seed you plant will start out this way. Greetings, fellow gardeners! Another week has wandered by, and we are still at home. I spent a lot of time outside,…
There is plenty of improvement you can do to spruce it up. By putting in a bit of time and effort into improving your garden, you’ll make it an ideal spot for all your family gatherings.
Square Foot Gardening divides the growing area of a raised garden bed into a grid in which crops are planted according to their mature size. This orderly approach to intensive planting was popularized by author Mel Bartholemew, a former engineer, in his 1981 book Square Foot Gardening. A Square Foot Gardening chart is included below. Bartholemew…
Companion Plants that Repel Insect and Mammals Pests
There are lots of good reasons for kids gardening. It’s good to garden with your children and to set them up with small plant and garden projects of their own. In this article, we share the many benefits children gain from gardening, along with some clever independent plant and gardening ideas for children.
Briefly, a composite is a member of the composite family (Compositae or Asteraceae family).However, such a statement conveys little information to one who is just learning.It becomes clearer to say that a composite is a member of the daisy family or the Sunflower family, Aster flowers, Thistle, Chicory or Ragweed family. But garden magazines, garden books, and nursery catalogs frequently use the word composite.We should become thoroughly familiar with it. The best way to know a word is to use it.
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