It’s a common misconception, but you don’t have to have a large garden space to incorporate vertical gardening in your garden plans. In fact, growing “up” can maximize the small space you do have for growing more and more vegetables and fruit. The bigger challenge, instead, may lie in the space between your dreams of…
I think we can all agree that getting kids involved in the garden provides many benefits to the children themselves, to the family, and to society. But at different ages, children require different kinds of learning and varying levels of supervision to help them get the most enjoyment out of tending to a garden. I…
The Internet is full of tomato trellis ideas. Have you noticed? But how do you sift through the endless ideas? Do you even need to stake tomatoes? If so, what will work best for your garden? And, let’s not forget something you probably have run into — cost. Some methods look amazing, but you could…
Stars danced in my eyes, but not the ones adorning the Christmas tree. Though the world outside the cold window pane appeared dry and brown, in my mind I dreamed of green. I knew in just a few short months I would begin my very first garden, and I couldn’t wait. I had asked for…
I just love growing vegetables “up,” and each year I’m still looking for new trellis options. Not only does it make room for more crops (which is a huge plus if you have a small garden space or just a couple of raised beds), but they are just so pretty, too! Thankfully my husband is…
Even as a first-year gardener, I knew that pole beans would give me higher yields, and besides, they looked so pretty in the pictures! I also knew I needed a garden trellis! Several years later, I couldn’t be happier with my set-up, and if you want a sturdy garden trellis for pole beans that will serve…
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