I remember my first year as a gardener, desperately searching for gardening resources and podcasts. Sadly I didn’t find many that helped me at the most basic level I needed at the time. But there was one I listened to faithfully, and that was the Pioneering Today Podcast by Melissa K. Norris. Melissa and I…
If there’s one plant I’d say I’ve had the most success with since I began gardening, it would be green beans. I never would have predicted it, though, because when I planted my first seed, I started with zero knowledge. My first year I grew both pole beans and bush beans, and though I hit…
Most home vegetable gardeners want to grow the most natural garden possible, and for many, this natural garden begins with composting. *disclosure: links in this post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a commission. What’s not to love about composting? It’s basically free —…
If you’re growing a garden for the first time, you probably have so many questions! One of the biggest ones could be the question of direct seed vs transplant. Or maybe you need to start some seeds inside. Which is best? As I’ve learned, the answer is a frustrating one: it depends. My first year…
The idea of planning a garden seems simple. Just plant in dirt, right? But before you can ever get to that point, you have to make several decisions. Each year, you should think about what worked and what needs to change. Land The first decision we need to make is whether we want to plant…
You’re already starting to dream about your next garden. You browse seed catalogs, peruse gardening posts on Pinterest, and eye the transplant options at the local nursery. But what to plant? You want them all! So how do you choose? The one mistake you don’t want to make is planting more than you can keep up…
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