Planting Radishes in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Radishes can be planted directly in the ground or in raised beds, four to six weeks before the last frost. …
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13 Deadly Vegetable Garden Pests
I’m just going to say it: There is a lot that can go wrong with a garden. Somehow, we humans have cultivated vegetables for about 10,000 years. But a few …
5 Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Layout Tips & Tricks
The best bit of advice I have learned about garden planning is to group your vegetables and herbs together that have similar watering and light requirements. Generally, when we envision …
Companion Planting Basics for a Freedom Garden
There are a lot of ways to grow a successful garden. Companion planting is one of the best “next level” strategies to help with that goal. …
Planning Out Your Freedom Garden
Gone are the days where you need to rely on pen and paper to plan out a garden. But what’s so wrong about low-tech? …
Dealing with Eggplant Diseases
Like all food crops, eggplant is susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
Planting Eggplants in the Ground or in Raised Beds
The easiest way to decide if you should plant eggplants in the ground or in raised beds comes down to your climate. Eggplant thrives in warm, humid weather and if …
9 Cucumber Companion Plants You Want In Your Garden (+ 1 to Avoid)
Did you know that cucumbers are the second-most popular vegetable in home gardens? Bite into one, and it's easy to understand why. We aren't the only ones who love cucumbers, …
Dealing with Lavender Diseases
Like all herb and food crops, lavender is susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your strongest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
Planting Lavender in the Ground or in Raised Beds
The easiest way to plant lavender is to get healthy plants from a reliable source and plunk them in the ground. They’ll establish themselves quickly and will likely start producing …
