Planting a new fruit tree is one of the most exciting times of the season. Images of lushes branches filled with a bountiful of fresh fruit rush into the mind. Maybe you can get enough to make a pie, or press into a nice juice or cider. Whatever your fruit type may be, proper shaping and care is essential for the onset and production of healthy fruit. Continue reading
To fill your home with plants a nature, vines are a great choice. Living plants add a fresh and alive quality to any room and ‘jungalow’ living is all the rage. Jungle vines grow particularly quickly and tend to do well indoors since it’s more likely to be a humid environment. Since they grow quickly, it is important to prune them regularly. Here are some awesome options you can grow indoors. Continue reading
Plants will not grow without adequate amounts of water. Growing anything that is not suited to the average rainfall in the area will require some sort of irrigation to thrive. There are many different systems and methods to irrigating a plot. We break down some of the advantages and disadvantages for using each irrigation style. Continue reading
Winter squash is a must to fulfill a true fall pallet of flavor and texture. Planted as soon as the last danger of frost have passed, and cured for two-three weeks, winter squash can last for months after the growing season. This makes it a great source of low calorie, essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and carbohydrates throughout the winter and holiday season. Continue reading
Are you camping this summer or early fall? Chances are you’ll need to do a little bit of preparation, whether you’re packing the car, setting up the tent or researching hiking trails. Here are some great camping resources from my friends at Homestead Bloggers Network who have lots of advice to share! Continue reading
Are you beginning to think about growing fall and winter vegetables? Use the last of the summer months to winterize your garden and prepare it for the seasonal change; this article is a great source for learning how to do this.
My dad has grown a garden every year of my life. Starting in January he pages through seed catalogues and draws garden maps and diagrams. He likes to read the descriptions of the vegetables he orders out loud to us: heirloom tomatoes, Italian winter squash, and glossy zucchini rendered in rich, glowing prose. In the spring he digs up all the garden beds and begins planting. By June the garden is overflowing with green, and come August it’s a jungle of abundance. The last crops in the garden are often the tomatoes, the pumpkins, and the winter squash. When the first frost comes, all the greenery dies back. He cuts it all down and cleans up the beds. They sit empty over the winter, ready for planting in the spring.
Based on this cycle, I’d always viewed gardening as primarily a spring and summer activity with one growing season a…
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If you don’t want to start from dry seeds or use a bulk germinating tray, you can also sprout the seeds in a bag or paper towel. Here’s how. Continue reading
To produce a bulk amount of crops, you must first start with germinating a bulk amount of seed. There are various methods for starting a lot of seeds. The one that works for you will depend on your time, your patience, your equipment, and your space. Here is a look into a few methods of germinating bulk seeds. Continue reading
Have any of your plants turned yellow or become discolored? Sometimes this can happen with little to no warning, leaving experienced gardeners confused and upset. The leaves will quickly fall and the plant will wither, which can be a very sad event for a plant lover. Luckily, here’s a great infographic by Safer Brand that helps to explain common causes of why your plants turn yellow, and ways you can fix it. Continue reading
Since I’ve been selling jams and syrups at the local farmer’s market, I have been using tons of small mason jars and my kitchen is full. Overwhelmed by medium sized-mason jars, I wanted to put them to work! An idea that solved more than one problem, these herb gardens are adorable, functional and easy to make. Continue reading
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