I like everything tidy and in its place, and this goes for my garden, too. One of my favorite fall activities used to be a thorough fall garden clean-up. I’d clear out every spent plant out of my garden, preparing a blank canvas for the next season’s adventure. That’s why last year when I heard…
What task do gardeners spend the most time doing in the garden? I’d say we — for better or worse — spend more time planting, weeding, and harvesting. And if we spend most of our time on these tasks, perhaps we should invest in the tools that will make those tasks the most efficient and…
Even if you have a few plants remaining in the soil for a fall harvest, your spent summer crops require garden clean-up. Sometimes this task can prove a burden after a long and tiring season. Other times the thought of a clean slate gives you a burst of energy to prepare the garden space for…
You’ve made it through the season, almost, and you actually had a decent harvest. You weren’t sure exactly how this whole gardening venture would work out for you, but you realize you enjoyed it. Sure, you had your failures and frustrations, as all of us do, but you’re already catching yourself dreaming of next season….
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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