3 Seed Sowing Methods to Start Your Garden Off Right
When I first began gardening, I had no idea there were different seed sowing methods. Of course, I knew a little about planting in rows, but even then, I just …
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The Joy of Planning a Garden During Hard Times
In the Winter, I start to get the itch to start planning a garden extra early. Sometimes it’s only a few days past the holidays and I’m already waiting at …
Atheists on My Houseplants!
Master Gardeners do a lot of community service, including answering questions from home gardeners, often on community garden hotlines. Erv Evans, from the North Carolina state Master Gardener program, has …
How to Stop Cutworms from Eating Your Vegetable Garden
They hide in your garden in the cold of winter, emerging in spring to feed on the stems of your young, vulnerable seedlings. They are cutworms. And if you don't …
Planning Out Your Freedom Garden
Gone are the days where you need to rely on pen and paper to plan out a garden. But what’s so wrong about low-tech? …
Is Gardening With Kids Still Worthwhile?
While reading today’s story, I am reminded of my own children when they were young, and how they were always watching and listening, even if they weren’t particularly interested in …
The Best Time to Fertilize Plants for a Bountiful Vegetable Harvest
When is the best time to fertilize plants in your vegetable garden? In truth, that's a bit of a trick question. There are several factors that go into the fertilizer …
Preventing Weeds in Your Garden
In the spring, I love hearing the birds that have just reappeared from their winter break and watching the buds grow on the trees, but I also take note when …
How to Design a Vegetable Garden Layout: Resources to Grow Your Garden
I'll be the first to admit that when I'm thinking about how to design a vegetable garden, my first thoughts are about the vegetables I want to grow. If time …
The White House Vegetable Garden: 10 Fascinating Facts
In everyone's most recent memories, Michelle Obama planted the White House vegetable garden on the South Lawn in 2009 with big applause, which was then reinforced to be made permanent …
