Vegetable gardeners everywhere all have one thing in common; they dream of high vegetable yields! High vegetable yields definitely mean more bang for your buck, and I’m sure all of your neighbors would gladly take any excess veggies off your hands! Read on for tips and tricks for a vegetable garden layout. Vegetable Garden Layout: […]
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How to Grow The Best Sweet Potatoes
Learn how to grow sweet potatoes this year! Here’s the information you need to successfully harvest delicious sweet potatoes from your garden. Do you grow sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes are one of my absolute favorite veggies to grow! Purely because they are full of vitamins and they taste great in virtually any dish–even desserts {if […]
Problem-Solving Plants
Gardening can get seriously tricky…and I’ll be the first one to admit it! There are some plants out there that are just downright difficult to grow. It can be hard for us gardeners to adapt our care habits around the needs posed by a few difficult plants. Fortunately, there are a few plants that provide […]
Plant Guide: Marigold
How to Get Started: Pick an area of full sun with rich soil. Plants will still bloom in shade, but gardeners will notice their flowering blooms diminish quickly. Fertilize regularly throughout the season, taking care to deadhead dying blooms to keep the flowers blooming through fall. Water immediately after planting and then […]
Plant Guide: Hibiscus
How to Get Started: Keep your plants in areas of full sun, and make sure that your soil is well draining. Flowers need frequent watering, but make sure that they aren’t “sitting” in soggy soil. You don’t even need fertilizer to make your perennials look great, but a dosage here and there […]
Plant Guide: Japanese Painted Fern
How to Get Started: Rich soil with added compost provide the best growth conditions for these perennials. Make sure that the soil has plenty of drainage, or you could lose your ferns to root rot. If you choose to add compost, you will not need to fertilize your plants as they grow. They […]
Plant Guide: Heliotrope
How to Get Started: Plant your flowers about 10 to 12 weeks before your last frost date, under grow lights. After the threat of a late-Spring frost has vanished transplant your seedlings outside. This plant loves areas of fertile, well-drained soil. Plants should be spaced about 1 foot apart for the best […]
Plant Guide: Columbine
How to Get Started: Plant your flowers in a soil that is well draining and not too dry. Make sure that it doesn’t get too hot in your grow zone during the summer, or your Columbines may die off. If you are living in a hotter climate, make sure to plant your flowers […]
Plant Guide: Licorice
How to Get Started: I recommend growing this plant in a large, tall pot. Make sure that the soil doesn’t get too damp..or the Licorice roots will likely rot. This plant doesn’t need much fertilization, and it’s actually recommended that you don’t fertilize. If you live in a hot area, you may find […]
How to Propagate Garlic
Propagating garlic is amazing! Garlic is one of those amazing plants that once purchased, you may never have to buy another clove again! Why? You ask? Because this is a plant that regrows itself from cuttings or cloves. Seriously! Next time you’re adding a delicious infusion to your baking, keep an extra clove. You’ll […]