DIY Soil Testing for Vegetable Gardens
Before you start applying fertilizers and lime treatments to your soil, take a sample and have it tested, either at home or professionally. Soil tests are like DNA kits for …
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How to Start Seeds Indoors: Grow Kits vs. DIY Methods
As a more “earthy” gardener who digs with her hands and often goes barefoot in the garden, I have to admit that until now, I’ve always gone the do-it-yourself route …
6 Essential Gardening Tools for Beginners to Buy in February
Now that it’s February, we’re only a hop skip and a jump until the tulips start springing up where I live in the Northeast, the fragrant sign that winter is …
How to Propagate Rosemary and Other Herbs Indoors
Rosemary is one of my absolute favorite herbs. I use it all the time for cooking and medicinal purposes. Plus, I love how it’s easy to propagate and grow indoors. …
Spud-tacular Crafts: Unearth the Potential of Potatoes
The joy of a bountiful harvest is unmatched, especially when it's the ever-versatile potato. From savory dishes to hearty meals, there's no end to what you can create in the …
9 Crafty Gifts You Can Make From Your Garden
Our gardens are a source of so many positive things: nourishment, patience, fulfillment...and of course, literal food. Over the years I've gifted many things that have come from the bounty …
How to Get Seeds from Your Vegetables to Save for Next Year
In the cooler months, one of my favorite gardening activities is looking through seed catalogs and planning my spring garden. And I don't know about you, but I know that …
How to Build a DIY Hoop House for Raised Beds
Keeping your garden warm in late fall or early spring can be accomplished in a number of ways. One of the more permanent solutions is to build a cold frame. …
The Best Pumpkins to Grow for Carving & Tricks for the Ultimate Jack-O’-Lantern
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already dabbled in the art of growing your own pumpkins. And with the spooky season right around the corner, it's high time we …
How to Make DIY Concrete Stepping Stones for a Garden
When I had the genius idea to fill in my new raised bed surrounds with crushed stone, I must have forgotten that I spend 99% of my summer in bare …
