Creating your own permaculture design in your backyard is relatively easy, believe it or not. Creating permaculture gardens is a specific skill that is great to have because permaculture designs are created to support almost all of the needs of a family. That means, depending on the space you have available, your design might include […]
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Everything You Need To Know About Nitrogen Fixing Plants
Have you ever heard of nitrogen fixing plants? If not, you are about to be completely amazed! Nitrogen fixing plants are plants whose roots are colonized by nitrogen rich bacteria. Once the nitrogen dies off, it becomes available for the plant to use, keeping it healthy for an extended period of time. Add these great […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (November)
November is finally here, and while most of us are probably excited for the start of the holiday season, some of us are sad that gardening season is over! Not to worry though, just because it’s too cold to grow tomatoes doesn’t mean you’ll have to go without gardening throughout the winter. Keep reading for my […]
How To Dig Up Some Dirt (Without Being Nosy)
Before you put away your gardening tools for the season, I recommend that everyone spend a little time “working” their garden soil. Sharing these garden soil tips will help you have less work in the Spring. Working your dirt, or adding nutrients to it to help plants grow, can really do a lot to help […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (September)
I walked outside this morning, and I felt it! That fall chill in the air has set in and I feel like it is here to stay. I had an insanely productive summer in my garden, and just about everything I planted turned out to be a success! But now that the cooler temperatures are […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (July)
Can you believe that we are already in the month of July? One moment I looked at the calendar and Summer was already halfway over. July is one of my favorite months of the year as a gardener because now is the time when your plants (should) be growing well. It’s so satisfying to see […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (June)
June is one of my favorite months of the year because things really start to heat up in the garden. Both metaphorically and literally! The days are finally a little longer, giving plants plenty of time to grow and stretch out in the sun. You should begin to see your veggies begin to sprout up, […]
Spring Solutions For Winter Damage
Though I appreciate every season of the year in some way, shape, or form, winter is one of my least favorites simply due to the havoc it creates in the garden. Snow, wind, and ice damage can ruin existing perennials and harsh conditions like these can be hard for plants to bounce back from. However, […]
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (May)
Warmer weather is finally here to stay, at least in my neck of the woods. Though we are in for a rainy one this week, sunshine and warmer temps aren’t far behind. Last month, I finally got out to my garden and started some of my favorite hardy veggies! And now, it’s warm enough to […]
How to Keep Cats Out Of The Garden
While I don’t have a feline friend to call my own, my neighbor’s cat does like to wander throughout my garden. And while I don’t mind the company, cats really can be quite devastating to a garden. If you’re having difficulty keeping your garden feline-free, take a look at these tips and trips to safely […]