Last week, we discussed simple ways to get started with Zero Waste Gardening where we delved into five vegetables that you could grow from scraps. This week, we’re going to tackle the second simple way to get started with Zero Waste Gardening, and that is Seed Saving from Heirloom Vegetables. […]
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Zero Waste Gardening – Grow These 5 Vegetables from Scraps
Did you know that you can turn your kitchen scraps into a thriving vegetable garden? Yep. you absolutely can! In this blog post, we will explore the fascinating world of zero waste gardening and uncover five unexpected vegetables that you can grow from the remnants of your favorite meals. Say […]
Planning Your Guerrilla Garden – Part 2
Oftentimes hiding something in plain sight is the simplest and easiest way to hide items. It’s the same way with your garden. The easiest place to hide edibles is in a garden that looks ornamental, but actually feeds our family – also known as a guerrilla garden. Last week, we […]
Setting Up Your 2023 Garden for Success in 2022
I don’t know about you, but when we finished pulling our produce out of our garden this year, I wanted it to be DONE. Strangely enough, that’s also the time that we began to dream of what next year’s garden will look like. But there’s a problem. What do we […]
Adjustable Wicking Beds for Water-Wise Gardening
In many parts of the United States, we are experiencing soaring temperatures and drought conditions this summer. It has provided the perfect opportunity to test out some garden water conservation ideas that have been lurking in the back of my mind during previous years of abundant water. One […]
Mid-Summer Garden to Provide Food for Your Family
This is an article on gardening from my friend Kim Deel. She’s been gardening for more than 30 years and has a lot of wisdom to impart. Join us today as she teaches us about what she calls her “Bonus Garden.” Bonus Garden The summer garden has done well, but […]
How to Grow Tomatoes at home: A Green Fingered Guide
Rich and juicy home-grown tomatoes are a joy to eat fresh off the vine in a salad or the viral TikTok Feta cheese and tomato pasta (we’ve all seen the video). They are an Italian cuisine staple and are relatively easy to sow, grow and harvest. So, let’s explore: Tomato […]
Planning Your Garden – Part 2 – Your Garden Map
So two weeks ago, we discussed how to decide WHAT to plant in this year’s garden. Last week, we discussed 6 Rookie Gardening Pitfalls to Avoid. This week, we’re going to start by creating a map of your garden. Considerations Before we jump into the nitty-gritty of what will influence […]
5 Steps to a Bountiful Garden
The most important statement I have ever heard was, “If you won’t eat it, don’t grow it!” Growing things you like to eat and/or your family likes to eat can be rewarding. Imagine going to your garden, picking your veggies and serving them to your family for dinner. The benefits […]