Food garden

Growing potatoes in straw is a fantastic way to dive into home gardening, offering a simple yet effective method to yield fresh, organic potatoes right from your backyard. This simple method makes it easy to grow potatoes without heavy digging. First, choose the right potato variety and find suitable containers like large pots or even …

Unlocking the secrets to cultivating thriving blueberries starts with the crucial question: how to prepare clay soil for blueberries? It’s a journey that goes beyond simply planting and reaps the sweet rewards of understanding the intricacies of blueberry-friendly environments. Growing these berries demands a meticulous approach, honing in on their unique soil preferences and environmental …

How to plant sweet potato plants becomes a thrilling adventure when you embark on the journey of cultivating your own produce. This endeavor not only satisfies the palate but also brings deep satisfaction to the soul. Now, let’s shine a spotlight on one remarkable player in the realm of self-cultivation—the sweet potato plant. Packed with …

Growing a variety of cool season vegeatbles is the easiest way to have fresh food in your own backyard from fall through spring. Today I want to talk to you about the types of vegetables that do good in the fall garden. Almost any vegetable that you plant in early spring, such as lettuce or …

Are you intrigued by the idea of growing your own food in a self-sustaining ecosystem? Aquaponics might be your answer. In this blog post, we’ll delve into my personal adventure as I ventured into the world of aquaponic gardening, complete with tips, challenges, and dreams of a thriving green oasis.  

When winter’s chill descends upon your garden, it might seem like your green thumb has to take a long hiatus. But wait, there’s good news for gardening enthusiasts – the cold season doesn’t have to mark the end of your horticultural endeavors, especially once you understand vegetable garden frost protection methods. With the right techniques …

Before planting the vegetable garden, it is a good idea to make a plan on paper then prepare cold frames or tunnel houses to protect the crops from unexpected frost in spring. Planning a vegetable garden on paper is something many gardeners do, but they often forget about planning an early spring vegetable garden. Planning the …

An easy way to keep fruit tree pests from laying their eggs on your fruit tree flowers is to make a banana smoothie. This smoothie must be put out before the fruits flowers. Once the fruit flowers, the insects may have laid their eggs in the flower.  

If you want to grow vegetables but don’t have a yard or can’t get down on the ground to work a vegetable garden all is not lost, try container vegetable gardening this year. There are numerous varieties on the market that are designed specifically for container gardening – from corn to eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and …

A survival food garden is a great way to work towards emergency preparedness by learning to grow and preserve food in a variety of ways including canning, freezing, salting, storing in oil and dehydrating. These days everyone is thinking about emergency preparedness. Whether they are thinking of disaster preparedness in the event of an earthquake, …