AeroGarden Tomato Project – Tiny Tim & San Marzano

AeroGarden Tomatoes: Tiny Tim + San Marzano (My Indoor-to-Outdoor Grow) This year’s AeroGarden tomato adventure kicked off on March 22nd, with both Tiny Tim and San Marzano seeds getting their start in the setup—two different yet equally exciting varieties that promised a mix of indoor charm and outdoor potential. And if you’ve ever dealt with … Read more

Growing Garden Potatoes

One of the staple crops in both home and community gardens is potatoes. Growing garden potatoes is not difficult if you have the knowledge upfront to make you successful. Growing Garden Potatoes Soil Preparation One of the most overlooked things when growing garden potatoes are soil preparation. After the first frost goes out, squeeze a … Read more

Growing Issues With Tomatoes

If you grow tomato plants each year, you will eventually run into one of the following growing issues with tomatoes. Some you can prevent, others you can not. #1 Blossom End Rot of Tomato This problem is caused by a lack of calcium in the soil which is triggered by irregular moisture supplied to the … Read more

Look To Nature When Deciding When To Plant Yearly Vegetable Gardens

There has never been a fast and hard rule for timetables for weather. Each year planting is different and can vary from the past year. But, lucky Mother Nature gives us signs each year of when that time is. Look to nature when deciding when to plant yearly vegetable gardens.

In the Spring Early spring is about readiness. After months of cold soil and fluctuating temperatures, the goal is to plant in phases. That way, cold-hardy crops go in first, and tender crops wait until conditions are truly stable. The simplest approach: use tree blooms as your “go” signals. They won’t be perfect in every … Read more

Testing Seed Germination

 

Testing Seed Germination

How long does it take seeds to germinate? There is a way to know when this will occur fairly easily by testing seed germination and how long it takes seeds to germinate. Having the exact knowledge of when a seed will germinate is important for a variety of reasons, the most important reasons are to save you time, energy, and money.

How long does it take seeds to germinate ? There is a way to know when this will occur fairly easily by testing seed germination and how long it take seeds to germinate. Having the exact knowledge of when a seed will germinate is important for a variety of reasons, the most important reasons are to save you time, energy and money.

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Fish Pellets as Fertilizer

Fish Pellets as Fertilizer

Whenever I can I like to use organic fertilizers.  People ask me all the time how I grow such mammoth rhubarb plants and I always grin and I say I’m not sure.  That grin is my tell  – I do know, I’m just not telling.  Until today. Fish pellets as fertilizer are the secret.

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Growing Weeks Needed For Fall Crops

Fall Planting Guide How Many Weeks are Need to Grow

Growing Weeks Needed for Fall Crops

Wondering how many growing weeks are needed for a certain fall crop?  I’ve made  a simple guide to give you a clear idea.  You will want to bookmark or save this guide for your mid summer plantings.

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Garden Crafts Made From Wood or Sticks

Garden Crafts Made From Wood or Sticks

A collection of garden crafts made from wood or sticks that you can make by collecting FREE resources. Add visual appeal to your garden by using wood and sticks from nature.

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What is Eating My Cabbage Plants

What is Eating My Cabbage Plants Yesterday, I received a question in my Facebook inbox that included pictures.  It is an excellent question too.  What is eating my cabbage plants? Anytime, I receive a question on Facebook I try and answer it to the best of my ability. If you are finding that any of … Read more

Pickled Beets Canning and Preserving

Canning Pickled Beets

Pickled Beets Canning and Preserving

Ah, summer!  The garden is thriving and we all want to preserve our fruits and vegetables as long as we can.  One of our favorite vegetables is beets.  Fresh, roasted, boiled or canned, no matter how you slice them up, we enjoy them. Today’s job, pickled beets canning and preserving them.

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Milk Jug Greenhouses

Today’s post is all about how I make milk jug greenhouses and start my seeds.

When you are searching for ways to start your seeds for the season, many people are not sure how, or even where to start.

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