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 …
growing in raised beds
Yard Droppings
Stealing is a sin and a crime, but what about picking up fruit that’s fallen in someone’s yard? This was a serious issue for me after I moved to California …
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, …
Growing Asparagus in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Asparagus is easy to plant and grow, but because this vegetable is a perennial, it has some special requirements for planting. Whether you grow asparagus in raised beds or open …
Growing Onions in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Onions are easy to plant and grow; the key for successful onions is the right amount of sunlight. If you have a large outside plot of land with the right …
Growing Thyme in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Thyme plants are easy to plant and grow, but they have a few requirements that can affect where you plant them. Most thyme varieties prefer full sun, though some can …
Growing Quinoa in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
When first planning your quinoa garden, you should consider the type of land you can tend. Quinoa is not too picky about its soil conditions, though you’ll have best results …
Growing Scallions in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
When you’re planning your scallion garden, consider the type of land you can tend. If you already have a plot of land with rich soil, good drainage, and optimal sun …
Growing Raspberries in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Raspberries are easy to plant and grow, but they have a few requirements than can affect where you plant them. Raspberries hate wet feet, so they require sandy or loamy …
Growing Peas in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
When first planning your pea plant garden, you should consider the type of land you can tend. If you have a large outside plot of land with the right soil …
