What to Do with Pumpkins After the Harvest
You’ve grown pumpkins. You started them as seeds, watched them sprout, watched the vines spread and flower. And now you have pumpkins ready for harvest. Just one problem. You have …
composting
How to Make Compost for a Food Garden
Before I started composting, I didn’t love the idea. I knew it would need to be far from the house to keep the gross out, like flies, smells, and rodents. …
Can You Compost Dog Poop?
When I first started composting, I felt a surge of angst any time I was about to throw something in the garbage. Can I compost it? Is this really garbage? …
How to Compost in an Apartment
There is a lot of information out there about how to compost in an apartment. One thing that seems to be missing in much of that information is whether or …
Growing Rosemary in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Wherever you choose to grow rosemary, in open land, a raised bed, or a pot, general care is simple! Rosemary prefers dry feet and needs well-drained, sandy or loamy soil, …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Asparagus Plants
Healthy asparagus plants start with great soil in which to grow them. Asparagus thrives in well-drained soil that has been enriched with organic matter, such as well-aged compost or manure, …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Onion Plants
Want healthy onions? Make sure you have healthy soil. Onions like well-drained soil with a high level of organic matter and a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Thyme Plants
Due to its Mediterranean origins, thyme thrives on dry, sandy—even rocky—soil. Many gardeners believe thyme actually benefits from poor soil and a lack of water. For this reason, thyme makes …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Cherry Diseases
As it grows, a cherry tree, like most fruit trees, may experience issues caused by pests or diseases. Things such as location, weather and upkeep determine which problems your trees …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Brussels Sprout Plants
Healthy plants need healthy soil. Brussels sprouts are heavy feeders, and they like firm, nutritious, nitrogen-rich soil. …
