How to Tackle 3 Challenging Growing Conditions in Your Garden
By Ann Marie Hendry, January 25, 2018 In an ideal world, every garden would have a perfect balance of sun, shade, fertile soil, and good drainage. However, most of us …
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New Year, New Garden
The start of a new year is always filled with promise and excitement, and this year, I have even more reasons to feel that way. We’re moving to a new …
No-Till Gardening: A Simpler, Healthier Way to Grow
The traditional approach to gardening involves digging the soil to prepare it for planting. But have you ever wondered if this practice is truly necessary? After all, nature doesn’t use …
Miraculous Micronutrients: Boosting Your Homegrown Vegetables
As gardeners, we often assume that organic practices like composting, mulching, and using cover crops provide all the essential nutrients for our plants. However, micronutrients—such as manganese, boron, zinc, and …
3 Effective Ways to Boost Pollination in Your Garden
Pollination plays a crucial role in the growth of many crops, including fruiting vegetables and grains like sweet corn. Without proper pollination, yields can be severely reduced. Fortunately, there are …
10 Quick-Blooming Flowers to Grow from Seed
By Barbara Pleasant | February 1, 2018 Fruits and vegetables nourish the body, but flowers provide joy for the soul—while also supporting a diverse range of beneficial insects. Each spring, …
Easy-Peasy Soft Fruits for Beginners to Grow
Soft fruits are among the most rewarding crops for beginner gardeners, offering bountiful harvests with relatively little effort. These fruits—like strawberries, raspberries, and currants—are not only delicious but also thrive …
More Bulb for Your Buck: Growing Giant Onions and Garlic
Growing large onions and garlic can be a rewarding challenge. Not only do these supersized bulbs add an impressive touch to your garden, but they also come with a refined, …
Choosing the Best Tomatoes for Freezing, Drying, and Canning
Preserving tomatoes for later use is an excellent way to enjoy the flavors of summer all year round. Whether freezing, drying, or canning, each preservation method works best with specific …
How to Grow an Edible Garden on Your Balcony
City living can make gardening seem out of reach, especially when you’re limited to a small balcony. But with a bit of creativity and planning, you can turn even the …