Growing romaine lettuce, and other crunchy roughage is super easy. There are also a ton of benefits! There is such a freshness and tenderness to home grown garden vegetables that just can’t be matched. Another benefit? You also know exactly where you food is coming from! Romaine, or Cos, is one of those vegetables that …
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Strategically placing companion plants in your vegetable garden are a great way to let the veggies do all the work. Plants have feelings and need friends too! While I am slightly kidding, I am serious about plants having friends and supporting one another. Companion planting is a great way to encourage positive growth in the …
It’s crazy to think how early we need to start thinking about how and what we are going to plant in the cool weather seasons! Planting a fall garden is great because it is such low maintenance compared to a summer garden. Our garden here is trying it’s best to get the last bit of …
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The biggest concern for backyard gardeners is that the cucumber leaves begin to turn yellow. Growing cucumber is a favorite activity for me and my kids. We love to pull them off the vine in abundance and make a ton of pickles throughout the summer. Sometimes, however, we notice that our cucumber leaves are turning …
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Have you come across an in-season vegetable and not known what to do with it? When we look at what vegetables grow in winter, we can happily tip our hats to these unique Asian winter vegetables and their amazing uses. Shopping for vegetables that are in season can save you money. They can also force …
Would you like giant tomatoes as you see at the local county fairs? Use these handy tips to grow big, juicy, and gorgeous large red tomatoes. If you are gardening for big tomatoes, there are two things you need to keep in mind: growing conditions and variety. Keeping in mind the important parts of growing …
Did you know that it is super easy to learn how to make pickles at home? Not only will you experience a fresher, crunchier, healthier pickle, but you’ll save tons of money too! Pickles were one of those condiments that I never thought could be ‘improved’ by making myself. A pickle is a pickle, right? …
Whether you’re trying to save money, or try a little garden experiment with your kids, regrowing food from scraps is a great way to start! There are certainly some vegetables or herbs that do better than others. Some see a short term gain, others can be a long term game. Either way, get the most …
Whether your garden sits under a canopy of trees, or is blocked by homes in your neighborhood, you can still grow plenty of vegetables and herbs at home! There are quite a few options to choose from, and here we will go over 50 of the best vegetables & herbs that grow in shade! Don’t …
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Spring is a fabulous time to plant your squash varieties. Growing zucchini from seeds is rather easy. Though, once you have them in the ground, it may take a little finessing to get everything you expect. If you’ve ever asked yourself the question “why aren’t my zucchini growing” here are easy tips and trick to …
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In order to have a successful garden, you must have good soil! At the very least, you should know what type of soil you have, and what plants grow best in those conditions. You also should know how to optimize your soil and stop wasting money on things you don’t need. There are so many …
