For many people in urban settings, growing tomatoes and edible plants in pots is necessary due to space constraints (or lack of an area with 6 hours of direct sunlight). This video and post explains the 6 key requirements for growing food in containers or pots. Jump to: Growing Vegetables in Pots | Choosing the …
The Italian villa vegetable garden is sometimes showcased as an intricate formal affair with water fountains and intricately shaped boxwood trees. Well, not all of us have the budget or skill to design these picture-perfect gardens, but that doesn’t need to prevent home gardeners from designing a backyard Italian vegetable garden that is both productive …
When used correctly, mulch can help protect your fruit and vegetable plants against the winter cold. Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of different types of mulch and which fruit or vegetable plants need Winter mulch the most. Jump to: What Is Mulch? | Which Plants Need Winter Mulch? | Pros & …
The seed catalogs all start coming to the mailbox in late Winter and that means it’s time to dream of your perfect garden. It’s going to be different this year right? Well gardening has a ton of benefits, even when it’s not perfect, and these gift ideas are perfect for your favorite gardener and their …
Free-roaming neighborhood cats digging up your flowers and veggies and using them as a litter box? You’re not alone. Luckily, there are humane solutions! Find out how to protect your young plants and seedlings from cat damage by making your garden space as unattractive to them as possible. Jump to: Problems Caused by Cats | …
You don’t need a lot of space to be able to grow herbs or edible plants. Starting your own balcony herb garden is the perfect way to grow a variety of herbs, whether it be for cooking, herbal teas, or even cocktails! And it’s easy too! In this guide, we’ll have a look at everything …
Summer is tapering off at the time of writing, and although the weather is still nice, us gardeners know that it’s better to start thinking about winter prep sooner rather than later. In cooler zones (USDA 4-5 in my case), that includes overwintering potted plants. How do you do it? Should they be outdoors or …
In many zones the tomato season is all too short. There are some tried and true ways to extend the tomato season however, whether it be protecting them from frost or making the best use of an early harvest. Here are some simple ways to get the most from your tomatoes, especially if you live …
We’re all well aware of the benefits of growing your own food: it’s tasty, it’s cheap and it’s fun. But what if you don’t have a big garden to grow your vegetables, fruits or herbs in? No worries if you’re a city dweller or lack space. Indoor gardening isn’t just for houseplants! This beginners’ guide …
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Growing your own food isn’t just for people with huge plots of land. If you have a balcony, deck or small city garden, you can grow vegetables, fruits and herbs. Vertical gardening is perfect for small space gardens, and this guide …
These are the top 5 seed catalogs for heirloom tomatoes based on selections for flavor, growth habits and cost
This is a summary of the key requirements to successfully growing a variety of herb gardens in containers, whether on your deck, balcony or indoors. This guide covers which herbs to combine for Mediterranean, Mexican or Indian cuisines, for Tea Gardens, for Salad Gardens or for Cocktail Gardens. Jump to: Culinary Themes | Climate Combinations …
To prune or not to prune – this is an important question to ask in late fall as we prepare our gardens for winter. Jump to: Pruning Perennials | Pruning Woody Plants | Timing Cutting Back Perennials I don’t think of cutting back perennials as pruning, but whatever you call it, Fall is a good …