Growing mesclun, or in other words, lettuce mix, is very easy! Mesclun seeds are easy to sow and the lettuce leaves are ready for harvest in just a short few weeks. It is a fun and tasty crop that should be a part of anyone’s vegetable garden! Do you know that feeling at the end …
A seed tape is a strip of toilet paper that has seeds “glued” to it. It can be made ahead of time and then planted in the garden. In this post, you’ll learn how to make seed tape at home, what the benefits are of preparing a seed tape, and how to use it. When …
This complete guide to growing potatoes will teach you everything that you need to know about growing potatoes in the home garden. Learn how to grow potatoes for maximum production so you can enjoy your harvest for months! The potato is the world’s fourth largest food crop. It is a starchy, tuberous crop with an …
It takes some practice and knowledge to grow carrots the right way but once you figure it out carrots are maybe the most rewarding and fun crop to grow in the home garden. This complete guide to growing carrots will teach you everything that you need to know. Oh carrots! They can win just about …
Preparing a garden bed for planting without tilling is so easy! It’s healthier for the soil and it’s much less work for the gardener. And, the plants love it. So really, this garden prep method is a win no matter which way you look. Sometimes we do things in a traditional way because, well, that’s …
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In this post, I’ll share with you 18 of my favorite vegetable varieties to grow in a kid-friendly vegetable garden. These vegetables are small, colorful, tasty, and fun to grow. During the growing season, we spend most of our time outdoors. I spend a lot of my time in the garden and the kids are …
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Learn how to grow beets for maximum production. Beets can be a little tricky to grow and they might not be the easiest but the effort is well worth it! In this post, you’ll find all the information that you need to know about growing beets in the home garden. I remember how frustrated I …
In this post, I’ll show you how to make toilet paper roll seed starter pots. There are four different ways to do this and they are all super easy and fun. The pots are biodegradable and so at transplanting time you don’t need to remove the seedling from the pot. A couple of years ago …
This is the complete guide to indoor seed starting. We will learn why you should start most of your seeds indoors and how to do it to increase production and simplify your garden. Starting seeds indoors at the end of winter, when you are about to lose your mind, is a fine method of therapy. …
Transplanting tomato seedlings to the garden is not complicated, however, there is a certain way to do it to ensure a healthy tomato plant that produces a ton of beautiful tomatoes. We’ll go over everything that you need to know about transplanting tomatoes. There is nothing like the taste of a fresh garden tomato. An …
Matt’s Wild cherry tomatoes are tiny, marble-size tomatoes that are relatively easy to grow. The plants produce a ton of tomatoes that are bright red and full of flavor. In this post, you’ll learn everything about growing Matt’s Wild tomatoes. Every January, I go through the seed catalogs and make my seed order list for …
Let’s go over 5 things that you should consider before diving into planning your vegetable garden. These are important garden tips that can save you a whole lot of work and frustration! After years of gardening I can say that, hands down, the most important part of gardening is planning. I used to hate sitting …
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Neem oil is an organic pesticide that is safe for pollinators and plants yet can help you control insects, pests, and fungi in your garden. In this post, you’ll learn how to use neem oil on plants. I truly believe that with correct garden care you can prevent most of the problems that can come …
Let’s go over all the information that you need to know about harvesting sweet potatoes. It’s so much fun! But there are a few steps that you want to make sure you follow in order to ensure the best and sweetest sweet potatoes. From all the vegetables that grow in my garden, sweet potatoes are, …
Dry leaves are an amazing, free, natural resource for the gardener. There are a few different ways to use them… No matter what way you use, make sure that you use dry leaves! They will improve your soil greatly. If you are a gardener, you should consider fall leaves as nature’s gift to you for …
Preparing the vegetable garden for winter can be done rather quickly. Winter is an important time. The garden gets to rest and the soil can improve. Preparing your vegetable garden for winter will not only help improve the soil but will also save you a ton of work in the spring. When I started …
In this post, I’ll share with you 25 vegetables to plant in autumn. Fall is my favorite season to be in the garden! There are no vicious bugs, I need to water much less, and it’s much nicer to be outside in the cooler temperatures. Even though it’s not the peak of the growing season …
Let’s learn all about planting garlic in the fall. Garlic is a must in every garden because it’s a must in every kitchen! Garlic is flavorful and packed with healthy goodness that our bodies need. It also stores very well so you can grow a large amount of it and enjoy a yearly supply. Let’s …
