Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
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,
There is no better way to get the garden season off and running than by planting spring seed crops. This past week, it felt incredible for us to finally start planting seeds in the garden. Especially after a long winter
When it comes to the raised row method of gardening, its all about keeping the process of growing vegetables simple, easy, organic, and most of all – fun! Our first Raised Row Garden started out in 2011 as an experiment.
You might be surprised at just how simple, attractive, and productive it can be to grow vegetables in 5 gallon buckets. But you are about to find out! Today’s article is all about growing vegetables with ease. In one of
Planting day is getting closer – and we thought it was a great time to start thinking about that glorious day with a look at our ultimate vegetable garden planting guide. It is hard to beat the excitement of planting
Making great homemade pickles all begins with selecting and growing the right pickling cucumber varieties. Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetable plants grown in the backyard garden. And one of reasons so many grow them? To make crunchy,
When it comes to preparing garden beds for planting success, you might be surprised to find out a rototiller is the last thing you should ever use! For many gardeners, tilling the garden is the first chore of spring. To
Is it really possible to stop weeds without spraying harsh chemicals? The answer is a resounding YES! In fact, eliminating weeds from gardens, flowerbeds, patios and driveways is easier than you think. And it can all be accomplished without resorting