Crop Profile: Microgreens
February 7, 2013Flavor-packed and easy to grow, microgreens make a great addition to your growing plant—and your menu.
3 Ways to Keep a Pest-free Garden
January 24, 2013In last week’s post, I discussed a couple of excellent pest-prevention techniques you can easily employ in your own garden. Here are a few more of my favorites.
Crop Profile: Cauliflower
December 15, 2011Add sophistication to your garden with this brassica crop.
Soil More Water-dense Around Roots
October 25, 2011A team of scientists dispels the commonly held assumption that the soil around plants’ roots contains less water.
Dirt Work
April 29, 2011It’s early spring, and that means that I’m spending a lot of time preparing the soil in the garden beds prior to planting.
Diminish Spring Garden Stress
April 15, 2011Courtesy Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Thinkstock When choosing plants this spring, try to find disease-resistant varieties in order to reduce garden-related stress. Starting a garden in the spring can bring loads of rewards throughout the gardening season, but can be intimidating for the urban dweller without loads of experience under his belt. Along with the fruits of labor […]
