6 Household Items You Can Upcycle for the Garden
January 18, 2016Got a pile of junk destined for the curb? Give it new life as a trellis or planter in the garden.
Transplants: Vegetable Planting Guide to Seedlings
January 18, 2016Excerpt from the Popular Garden Series magabook Vegetable Gardens with permission from its publisher, BowTie magazines, a division of BowTie Inc. Purchase Vegetable Gardens here. While growing vegetables from seeds can be especially rewarding, transplants might be the best option for most new gardeners. “If you’re a first-time gardener, I suggest you plant transplants — also […]
Heirloom Vegetable Seeds for Your Garden
January 18, 2016Excerpt from the Popular Garden Series magabook Vegetable Gardens with permission from its publisher, BowTie magazines, a division of BowTie Inc. Purchase Vegetable Gardens here. Heirloom seeds offer global diversity among vegetable varieties and provide opportunities for some gardening fun. Here are some interesting heirloom vegetable seed varieties to try. Moon & Stars watermelons are named […]
A Farmer’s Letter To Santa
December 18, 2015My yearly Christmas letter to Santa includes lots of tools, garden labor and, yes, chicken diapers.
Holiday Gift Ideas For Gardeners
December 14, 2015For the gardener on your Christmas list who has it all, try one of these gifts any grower would appreciate.
5 Colorful Cauliflower Varieties To Grow
July 20, 2015This year, grow cauliflower that gets noticed, both in the garden and on the plate.
Garden Lizards: Meet the Skinks
July 13, 2015These large, snake-like lizards are a predator to many garden pests, so if you see one lurking around your veggie patch, leave it be.
7 Tips For Succession Planting This Summer
July 2, 2015Your garden doesn’t have to lie bare after spring plants have been harvested. With succession planting you can grow more crops.
Unplug While In The Garden
June 24, 2015Let your garden be a peaceful, quiet space where you can learn from the plants and reflect on your surroundings—no devices allowed.
