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Starting a Garden? Answer These 8 Questions First.
In gardening, the possibilities are endless. So are the questions. How do I start a garden? What do I need to know? What should I do first? What should I plant? Where should I plant? Overcome the overwhelm and get garden clarity by asking yourself these eight questions.
Read MoreHow to Unlock Native Wildflower Seeds with Cold Stratification
Would cold stratification increase your success rate with seeds? In this short video lesson, you’ll learn what it is and which types of seeds benefit from a big chill. Cold stratification is a period of cold, moist conditions that breaks dormancy for many seeds from temperate regions. Many wildflowers and trees will “wait” until they’ve…
Read MoreGardening Tasks To Do in February
Relish a few more restful weeks and turn your garden daydreams into a concrete plan. Feeling tempted to plant seeds early so the fresh new green can chase away the winter blues? You’ll find a couple resources for setting up a growing area and deciding when to plant. Plus you’ll find reminders for tasks best…
Read MoreSoil Blocks for Seed Starting
Growing plants from seed is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. You can save money, grow a bigger variety of plants, and witness the miracle of seeds turning into plants. In this skill share video, I’d like to show you soil blocking. This approach uses a special tool to create small blocks of soil…
Read MoreHow to Grow the Fastest, Easiest Container Garden
What if you could grow food in 2-3 weeks in a small space at any time of year? Microgreens are the way! In this post, I’ll show you how to start growing your own microgreens. I like to think of this as the fastest, easiest version of container gardening! Microgreens can be used in a…
Read MoreInfographic: Choosing the Best Compost Method
What is the best compost method? In this infographic, discover the methods successful composters are using in their homes and gardens.
Read MoreGardening Tasks To Do in August
Garden-fresh food on every plate! Here’s the goal: Every family has access to space for a garden in their yard, balcony, or neighborhood and can grow and eat fresh, healthy food. Wouldn’t that be AWESOME?
Read MoreFour Ways a Fall Garden Can Give You a Fresh Start
It was summer, and we felt like failures. The tomatoes were blighted, the beans were riddled by beetles, the cabbage split, and the pumpkins were hidden in a jungle of weeds. Our garden was NOT a place of beauty or serenity. One of us had a newborn baby and the other had a hernia. And…
Read MoreThree Quick and Easy Tomato Dishes for Summertime
Between work and kids and life in general, it can be hard to make time for gardening. You have to sneak it in the edges. My favorite time to get a few minutes in the garden is just before dusk. A little weeding and mulching. And of course, picking the fruits and veggies that are…
Read More5 Facts to Help You Grow the Best Tomatoes Yet
As Lewis Grizzard said, “It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.” If you’re aiming to grow your own tomatoes this year, here are five facts about botany, pollinators, and pests you can put to use in your own garden to increase your harvest of homegrown tomatoes. Now that the…
Read MoreChoosing the Best Location for Your Garden
Your garden’s location is key to your success or failure with growing fruits and vegetables. In this video, I walk you through a simple exercise to evaluate your yard to determine the “ideal” spot for your veggie garden. This exercise is especially good for new gardeners, but is also handy for not-so-new gardeners looking to…
Read MoreGardening Tasks To Do in May
Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and it’s time to plant veggies! This checklist will help you plan your garden fun and get set up for a successful season.
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