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 …
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Fertilizing Fruit Trees: Why, How, and When to Start
As much as I love vegetable gardening, there’s something truly magical about having a few fruit trees in your yard. A fresh apple or peach or cherry straight from the …
Pee in Your Garden!
When I woke up this morning, little did I know I'd be telling you all to pee in your garden, but as you'll learn in today's story, "Pee in Your …
Planting an Herb Garden: From Seed to Seasoning
Herb gardening is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding hobbies out there. Not only does it give you fresh herbs to cook with, but it also adds a splash …
Watering, Weeding, and Fertilizing your Hot Pepper Plants
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Once your hot peppers 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 don’t get rain on …
Growing Hot Peppers in Containers
Hot peppers are easy to grow in containers. The key to happy container-grown hot pepper plants is to follow the plant—that is, transplant your pepper plant (gently!) as it grows. …
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 …
The Joy of Gardening is Found in the Hostas
There are some stories I share that make me laugh, and others that just remind me of the joy of gardening in more simple ways. For example, we have always …
DIY Soil Testing vs. Laboratory Soil Analysis: Which is Best?
There's a certain amount of DIY attitude that comes with vegetable gardening. Even if you aren't building your own greenhouse from reclaimed windows and cardboard boxes, you still have your …
What’s Actually IN Organic Fertilizer for Vegetables and Can You Make it Yourself?
While you may only need sunlight, soil, and water to grow a garden, adding in some organic fertilizer for vegetables and herbs can kick things up a notch. Think of …
