Did you know if you sow seeds at certain soil temperatures you will get the best germination rates? Every plant species has its own sweet spot, and the more we accommodate this, the better the results. Read More: … [Read more...]
Plan Your Garden Layout
After choosing a garden site, the next step is to plan the arrangement of crops in the garden. Read on: Source: … [Read more...]
Straw Bale Gardening, Step-by-Step
Straw bale gardening is easy, affordable and fun for kids! Don't think you have enough time for a garden? Not enough space (or no yard at all?) for a garden either? Straw bale gardening is right for you! Read more: … [Read more...]
pH for the Garden
Soil pH is important because it influences several soil factors affecting plant growth, such as (1) soil bacteria, (2) nutrient leaching, (3) nutrient availability, (4) toxic elements, and (5) soil structure. Read on: … [Read more...]
MARCH MADNESS! SPRING GARDENING IS AFOOT!
The hot summer months will soon be upon us, so ready or not, it is time to be thinking about all those garden chores that need to be done. The quiet winter and early spring months are great times to get those garden tools and … [Read more...]
Winter Gardening Activities for Children
When winter seems far from over and the days are still too short to spend much time outdoors, don't let the cold weather get you down; there are several indoor gardening activities that you can enjoy with your children or grandchildren. They may even … [Read more...]
How to Plant Seed Potatoes
Potatoes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but rather than planting them from seeds produced by the flowers of the plant, they are generally grown by planting portions of the root structure, known as seed potatoes. Continued: Written … [Read more...]
Vegetable Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide
Vegetable gardening is becoming more popular—both as a pastime and a food source. We experience satisfaction in planting a seed or transplant, watching it grow to maturity, and harvesting the fruits of our labors. In addition, vegetable gardening … [Read more...]
Start Sowing Early To Extend Your Growing Season
It is one of the big questions each gardening season – when exactly should you get started? When is the right time to sow seeds or plant out crops? Read more: … [Read more...]
It’s January: Time to Plan Your Garden
Playing in dirt is a gardener’s delight. We may tend to think of planting early crops such as peas, salad greens, and potatoes as the beginning of the gardening season. In truth, the work of gardening begins long before that, and it starts in the … [Read more...]