Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:12 am Container gardening is great for those of you with little space to work with. Given the right size pot and the right amount of sunlight, you can grow almost any fruit in a container! I’ve grown berries in containers for years, and these are my must-know […]
Plant Guide: Dogwood Tree
Last updated on October 8th, 2019 at 03:57 am How to Get Started: Dogwood tree prefers areas of partial sun. Planting it in direct sun could shock your tree! Plant in an area of soil that drains well and is slightly acidic. If transplanting, do so in late fall or early spring. When […]
Plant Guide: Tomato
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:13 am 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 […]
How to Cure Your Tomato Plant Diseases
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:15 am Learn how to cure your tomato plant diseases with these vegetable gardening for beginners tips! I’ve made tomato plants a part of my garden crop since I first started gardening, and over the years, I saw my fair-share of diseased plants! Fortunately, with many diseased plants […]
Plant Guide: Iris
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:16 am Are you growing iris? If not, you should be! Add iris to your garden with my planting tips! This flower is available in a variety of colors, making it fitting for almost any garden. Iris plants love acidic soil, and can be easily grown in a […]
Plant Guide: Spinach
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:20 am 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 […]
Dos and Donts of Direct Seed Sowing
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:20 am Are you planning on direct seed sowing this year? For the last few years, I’ve made it a point to direct sow as many seeds as I possibly can. Here are my tried and true “dos and dont’s” of direct seed sowing, seed starting, and […]
Plant Guide: Eggplant
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:21 am 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 […]
Plant Guide: Violet
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:22 am How to Get Started: If you want early blooms, start your Violet seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost in your area. When ready to transplant, place your seedlings in rich, well draining soil in an area of partial shade. Fertilize […]
10 Vegetable Gardening Tips for Beginners
Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:23 am I’ve been vegetable gardening for a few years now, and my neighbors could probably tell you a thing or two about my insanely magical herloom tomatoes. But, like all of us, I started off as a beginner! Vegetable gardening for beginners can be tough! Who […]