The Easiest Vegetables to Grow on a Balcony
There’s something magical about a balcony garden. I don’t know if it’s the act of bringing nature into such an unlikely environment or if it’s the confidence that seems to …
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Health Benefits of Veggies Grown Above Ground
Let's talk about health. No, I'm not your doctor, and no, I'm not about to make you feel guilty that you didn't exercise yesterday. I, too, may or may not …
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 …
10 Vegetables that Require Little Sun to Flourish
When we bought our house, my favorite thing in the backyard was the hundred-year-old Ash tree smack dab in the center of the yard. She was statuesque, gorgeous, sturdy, and …
The Garden Guru’s Guide: 12 Whimsical Tricks for a Veggie Wonderland
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive elbow-deep into the soil, because we're about to embark on a veggie adventure like no other! Picture this: your garden, a …
How Often to Water Vegetable Seeds
I see it from the corner of my eye, the telltale green sliver poking up from the potting mix. Victory, thy name is Vegetable Sprout! My pride is brimming as …
Trends and Innovations in Gardening
Gardening is not a static endeavor; it pulsates with life and innovation, continually sprouting new techniques, ideas, and visions. From urban jungles to the embrace of nature's wisdom, this chapter …
Eating Vegetables from the Grocery Store Could Kill You
When I first started gardening, I had this idea that grocery store produce was safer than my own. I suppose I knew that birds pooped on blueberries in the fields …
8 Recipes for a Garden-to-Table Holiday Dinner
Doesn't the idea of having all the ingredients you need (or at least most of them) for a big holiday dinner sound like fun? No more elbowing around the farmers …
Potatoes Turning Green? How to Stop Your Tubers From Spoiling
No one wants to waste food, especially when that food is something you've spent so much time growing in your garden. After months of soil preparation, weeding, composting, planting, weeding, …
