vegetable garden Archives

Peat-Free vs Peat-Based Compost: Which is Better?

It’s no secret that I love compost. For those just getting into gardening, compost is decomposed organic matter that can be used as a soil amendment in garden beds and …

Can Fertilizer Go Bad? And 5 More Facts About Garden Food

I think fertilizer companies have borrowed sales strategies from hotdog bun companies. There’s either too much fertilizer left over, or not enough to complete the task. I always seem to …

The Best Weeding Tool for Your Vegetable Garden

Okay, maybe it’s a bit tongue in cheek to say that the best weeding tool for your vegetable garden is a goat. But did you know that some office parks …

10 Ways to Give Vegetable Seeds as Gifts to Garden Enthusiasts

I know I'm a little biased about gardening and growing your own fruits, herbs, and vegetables, but I love giving vegetable seeds as gifts for holidays, birthdays, and other special …

60 Inspirational Quotes About Gardening

I love a good garden joke. Why doesn’t Elton John like lettuce? He’s more of a Rocket Man. I was offered a job as a gardener, but I didn’t take …

How to Plan an English Vegetable Garden

Ah… the English vegetable garden. Maybe I’ve watched too many British television shows, but I picture an English vegetable garden as a place to take my afternoon tea with a …

Are You Storing Onions the Wrong Way? Learn How to Store Every Variety

All hail the mighty (and versatile as heck) onion! From subtle flavors to sharp zings, onions can add so many dimensions to your recipes. Being able to use your own …

How to Stop Invasive Herbs from Spreading

Invasive herbs? I know that's not how I usually think of invasive species. When I think of invasive species, it's usually things like boa constrictors in the Everglades, carp in …