The 6 Best Containers for Container Gardening
You've probably heard that using old wood pallets isn't the best idea, because you never know what they were carrying and could be filled with poisons you don't want leaching …
grow bags
How to Start Gardening with Grow Bags for Vegetables and Fruits
Are you familiar with using grow bags for vegetables, fruits, or flowers? Grow bags are plastic or fabric-based "bags" made of felt or non-woven fabric, or polypropylene (similar to weed …
How to Grow Potatoes in a Bag
The decision to learn how to grow potatoes in a bag is not one to be taken lightly. Are you short on garden space but still want a crop of …
Pros and Cons of Fabric Grow Bags for Vegetables
In some universe, there’s an older version of me sitting in a rocking chair on a big farmhouse porch, looking in disbelief at the latest gardening catalog. I can hear …
Why Hilling Potatoes Leads to Better Yields
Ever peeked beneath a potato plant and wondered how those humble spuds actually form? Unlike the carrots and radishes in your garden that grow from a single taproot, potatoes have …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Mushrooms
To cultivate and enjoy mushrooms to the fullest, having the right tools and equipment is essential. Whether you're nurturing your mushroom crops or creating delicious meals in the kitchen, here’s …
How to Grow the Most Flavorful Bell Peppers
Every morning as I pack my daughter's lunch, I slice up a fresh bell pepper and smile, remembering how this simple vegetable sparked my deep dive into pepper cultivation. Store-bought …
How to Protect Your Tomato Harvest During a Rainy Summer Season
Tomatoes are a beloved summer crop, but growing them during a particularly rainy season can be challenging. Last summer was particularly wet all over the USA, and it's been a …
Watering A to Z: Everything You Need to Know About Watering Your Garden
There's a lot to say about watering. And there is definitely enough to put it into a "Watering A to Z" list. I will tell you, though, this was challenging. …
A Review of the Vegepod Raised Garden Bed
If you're done with rabbits eating your kale, deer munching on your tomatoes, skunks enjoying your cucumbers, and slugs eating your lettuce, you'll want to know about the Vegepod Raised …
