Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Hot Peppers
Hot peppers like a full day of sun—preferably at least six hours of direct sunlight. The soil should be well-drained and rich in organic matter. Sandy loam soil is best. …
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How to Use Animal Manure as Fertilizer for Food Gardens
Using manure as fertilizer is not new. Commercial farms have done it for ages. But given that most of us home gardeners don't have the same space or tools as …
6 Causes of Citrus Leaf Drop and How to Cure It
Maybe it's just because I live in the Northeast, but to me, there's something magical about citrus trees. Big orange trees in Florida mean I'm on vacation, while a little …
How to Make Easy Kitchen Scrap Fertilizer
If you've looked through the Food Gardening Network website, you know we love composting. We've written articles about keeping animals out of your compost bins, how to compost indoors, what …
Pee in Your Garden!
Back when I had a real job, my coworkers loved it when I brought veggies from my garden to share. At least they said they loved it. Unless you think …
Watering, Weeding, and Fertilizing your Cranberry Plants
Watering Your Cranberry Plants
Once your cranberries are settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. If you …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Cranberries
Cranberries like to feel the sun. All day. As you set up a spot for your cranberry vines, look for space that gets full sun. If your garden climate is …
The 5 Best Watering Cans: Gardener-Approved!
I'm not quite sure why I own so many watering cans, but my first guess is that I need a support group. My second guess is that I've spent a …
Got Bad Soil? Create Straw Bale Gardens Instead
Look, as nice as it might be if anyone who wanted a garden could simply snap their fingers and have perfectly healthy soil, it's just not reality. That's one thing …
Animals in the Garden? More Like Animals Through the Garden
Is there anything cuter than a puppy in the garden, ears flopping as it discovers the wonders of the world, like butterflies and dhalias? Perhaps not. Some pups will even …
