Fall is almost here and I’ve begun planning my fall vegetable garden! It can be difficult to decide what kinds of fall gardening seeds to use, especially if you live in an especially cold area. You don’t want the weather to kill your seeds before you have a chance to actually enjoy them! Over the next six […]
Vegetables
DIY Potato Planter Plan
We’ll eat potatoes in just about any shape or form. My family isn’t picky, we like them baked, cut up in fries, mashed, and just about any other way you could have a potato. We use potatoes in at least one meal a week, so it was a no-brainer that I start growing them as […]
Gardening For Beginners: Vegetables to Start From Seed
Gardening for beginners can be tough..trust me, I would know! It can be especially tricky to start a garden from scratch, especially if you don’t have much experience. If you are vowing to start a vegetable garden from seed during your next growing season, use these basic ideas, tricks, and hacks to get your garden […]
Plant Guide: Onions
Growing onions may just save you a fortune on your grocery bill! If you are an avid onion eater, this growing guide will help you begin propagating onions. Grow in containers, or in a garden bed. These vegetables do well in either! Learn everything you need to know about growing and caring for these delicious, […]
Plant Guide: Broccoli
How to Get Started: 6 weeks before the LAST spring frost, begin growing your broccoli seeds indoors. When transplanting, do so slowly (accustom it slowly to different temps) , or you will shock the plant. As soon as you can work the soil, get your broccoli plants in the ground. Make sure your […]
Plant Guide: Tomato
Growing tomatoes doesn’t have to be scary! Use my gardening tips to grow the best tomatoes your neighborhood has ever seen. Check out my post on tomato plant diseases, should you need it! Let’s get started with growing tomatoes! Grow Zone: Tomato can be grown in almost any zone with the proper care […]
Plant Guide: Spinach
Begin growing spinach with my tips and tricks! Spinach is great for gardeners who live in a cold climate, or ones who just don’t have a lot of time to invest! Spinach is low maintenance and great for almost any environment! Grow Zone: You can begin growing spinach in almost any environment. Water […]
Plant Guide: Eggplant
How to Get Started: When planting, pick an area with well draining soil and plenty of sunlight. It is recommended that you mix in a little organic compost to get the vegetables off on the right foot. Keep the soil damp with a drip line or something similar. Moist soil keeps plants healthy and […]
Plant Guide: Swiss Chard
How to Get Started: Plant Swiss chard about 3 weeks FOLLOWING the last spring frost date in your area. Plants can also be started for a winter crop after the last fall frost. Water the vegetables throughouly during the Summer and use mulch to preserve moisture if desired. When to Harvest: Swiss […]
Plant Guide: Asparagus
How to Get Started: Plant in early Spring, and give your seeds a hearty feeding with a nitrogen-free fertilizer. Asparagus is a perennial, so it will reach full yield in 1-2 years. Plant in an area of full sun, but make sure you keep it away from garlic, onions, and potatoes; it’s been […]