Organic Gardening

Common Problems Growing Spinach (and how to prevent them)
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Common Problems Growing Spinach (and how to prevent them)

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?…

How to Start a Kitchen Garden
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How to Start a Kitchen Garden

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,…

14 Things That Can Go Wrong When  Growing Garlic
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14 Things That Can Go Wrong When Growing Garlic

Garlic is the crop that marks the end of the garden season for me. It’s the last crop I plant in the fall, and though I still have cool-season veggies growing throughout the winter, the…

Common Problems Growing Sweet Corn in the Home Garden
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Common Problems Growing Sweet Corn in the Home Garden

Is there anything better than fresh sweet corn on a hot summer’s day? (Well, maybe fresh-picked watermelon.) While I didn’t always grow sweet corn, once I started, it quickly became a family favorite and has…