Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
So just exactly what does it mean to harden off vegetable plants and flower seedlings before planting outdoors? And, why is it so important? Those two questions are often asked by gardeners every spring. And with good reason. Whether raising
If you are looking for the perfect gift for the gardener in your life, or some great wintertime reading to satisfy your own gardening fever – we have you covered with our list of 5 great gardening books! Wintertime to
Before I go any further about the most amazing autumn flowering plant ever, I want to make it perfectly clear this isn’t an article to knock on mums. Mums, or Chrysanthemums as they are officially named, are indeed wonderful choices for
Yes, believe it or not – there is still time to grow some delicious fall vegetable crops in your garden. Especially if you are a big fan of salads! Although summer is fading fast, and September is knocking on the
Why are fall vegetable garden chores so important? Because how you put a garden to bed this year can make a big difference in how it performs next year! Fall is just around the corner, and a little work now
If you want a more productive vegetable garden, gorgeous perennial and annual flowers, bigger and brighter containers, overflowing hanging baskets, and healthier shrubs and trees – then it’s time to use worm castings! Worm castings are quite simply the most
When it comes to keeping fresh vegetables on the table in late fall, planting a summer garden is a must! Creating a second garden by with a mid-summer planting has many advantages, both for the crops, and the gardener. For
This past weekend, it was time for the garlic harvest in our garden. If there is one single crop that we look forward to harvesting more than almost any other, it is our fall-planted, hardneck garlic. There are two main
If there is one concoction that has helped in our battle against pests in the garden and flowerbeds, it is homemade hot pepper spray! It can simply work wonders when it comes to keeping rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, and yes, even
Now that the garden is in, its time to keep it looking great with a few mid-summer vegetable garden tips! So much work goes into spring planting we sometimes forget that once summer arrives, there is still work to do.