Which garden purchases are worth the money? Some tools you know you need, but others fall under the category of “nice to have.” But before you purchase a higher-ticket item, you may ask whether it’s worth the splurge. Also, during the holiday season, it might seem like an odd time to buy gear for your…
Garlic is one of the easiest crops you can grow! In fact, I daresay choosing which type to grow is probably the most work you’ll put into the entire process! When we think about growing garlic, we mostly think about replicating what we’d normally buy from the grocery store. But when you grow your own,…
If you’re installing a new raised bed this year, how do you fill it as inexpensively as possible but also provide quality soil that your new vegetables will thrive in? That’s the dilemma many gardeners face. I’ve had my share of disappointing experiences by using the cheapest bagged soil I could find. I learned the…
If you grew up thinking that spinach only came in a can, you’re in good company. Pop-eye taught us to gulp it down, no matter how it tastes, because spinach is good for us, right? But, if you’ve ever had spinach out of a can, then you know why they needed a cartoon to help…
Carrots. They’re among the top vegetables gardeners include in their garden plans, but many times gardeners grow dismayed when they bump into problems growing carrots. Carrot growing problems are completely normal, and thankfully most of them can be prevented. In this podcast episode and blog post below, you’ll learn how to prevent or address the…
Do you grow tomatoes and peppers? If you’re like most gardeners, you do! These two plants are considered staples in most home gardens. Growing these plants from seeds indoors or transplanting these plants into the garden isn’t hard. However, getting the timing right when planting these crops outdoors isn’t always quite so simple. In our…
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