Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
Quite simply, when you prune pepper and tomato plants, great things happen for your crop! For starters, pruning helps plants grow bigger, stronger and healthier. And it helps to keep disease and insects at bay as well. Pruning even helps
When we started our little 3 acre farm and garden back in 2010, we created our first DIY compost bins from a couple of salvaged pallets. And then we got busy making compost. And lots of it! When it comes
If there is one thing that gardeners wish for more than anything else, it is finding a way to stop garden weeds from taking over their garden once it has been planted. Plain and simple, weeding is never a fun
Spring is in full force, and that means its time to plant potato crates in our garden. And it might just be about the easiest garden chore we have! But it certainly wasn’t always that way. Up until about 5
One thing is for sure – when it comes to planting a successful garden quick and easy, it is amazing how a few simple tips can make the world of difference! Yesterday was our “big” summer-crop planting day in the
When it comes to finding a low cost tomato support that actually works, the task can seem nearly impossible! That is exactly the way we felt some nine years ago, when we planted our first big garden at the farm.
We have been planting egg shells with tomato plants for years in our garden. And quite honestly, it is amazing just how effective it has been in helping to keep our tomato crops healthy, strong and productive. In fact, we
When it comes to growing an incredible harvest of cucumbers, it’s hard to beat growing straw bale cucumbers. It is quite simply one of the easiest, low-maintenance methods around. And, for us, it has produced a record harvest for two
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
When it comes to creating a great space for potting your favorite flowers and plants, we have you covered with today’s project – our DIY potting bench! For starters, this attractive bench is strong, durable and extremely functional. In fact,