Home Groan
I suppose there are one or two people out there somewhere who are so perfectly organized that they actually keep all their gardening equipment in one easy-to-reach spot. …
cucumbers
Buried by Cucumbers
Almost 40 years ago, I went to school for horticulture, a two-year, hands-on program at the University of New Hampshire. During the Summer between those two years, we had to …
A Packet of Seeds
What does a packet of seeds mean to you? For me, they first meant going door-to-door in my neighborhood, selling seeds as a fundraiser for my third-grade class. I don’t …
Tiny Gardeners
With an armful of potting soil, packaged seeds, and last month’s newspapers, I prepare for a day of work. No, I’m not a professional gardener or a horticulturalist. I am …
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. …
Week 9: Cucumbers, Onion, Garlic
When there are cucumbers, it’s time to pickle! Quick Pickled Cucumbers are just as its name suggests — they’re fast and easy to make, and can even serve as wonderful …
Storing Food from Your Freedom Garden
The goal of a Freedom Garden is to be able to store and share the food you’re growing, so getting good at storing and preserving your fruits and veggies should …
Crop Rotation Basics for a Freedom Garden
If you have a small backyard plot for your Freedom Garden, or a porch garden, or a space where you grow herbs beside your kitchen window, you might wonder what …
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? …
Creating a Greenhouse Freedom Garden
Not sure if you’re ready to take on a project like a greenhouse? Most people aren’t. You can always make it step two in your Freedom Garden. …
