Are you wanting to maximize your growing space? Growing crops vertically is a great space saving option to get the most out of a small space (or even a large space). You’ll find that vertical gardening will allow for maximum yield while hopefully deterring pests from snacking on the food you worked so hard to…
Are you thinking about growing in straw bales this year — and maximize your space by growing vertically — but don’t know where to begin? This guide will help you get started. We’ll cover: I’ve been growing a portion of my summer garden in straw bales for several seasons. It continues to be a go-to…
How will you water your raised beds? In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of 6 different options for raised bed irrigation. Whether you’re growing your vegetable garden in one raised bed or many, you want to have a plan for how you will water your growing plants. After having grown in raised…
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 want to grow your own fresh food but you’re not sure you have enough space or time, the kitchen garden is a perfect option for you. Often, when we consider starting a garden, we think we don’t have enough space. But having a garden doesn’t mean you need acres of land. It simply…
Are you harvesting anything from your garden yet? I’m eating my last few spring salads before the lettuce starts bolting and soon I’ll have strawberries coming on. And I have more asparagus than I know what to do with! This is the time of year that I start focusing on preserving my future harvests. I…
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