It’s a story most gardeners know all too well. We start off the growing season with a blank palette of natural soil in an atmosphere of spring optimism, always confident that this will be the [ … ]
Have you found yourself constantly slapping mosquitoes while sitting outside this year, or having to spray yourself repeatedly with insect repellent? Avoid using sprays with chemicals like DEET by growing plants that are not only [ … ]
Self-sufficient gardeners avoid the use of pre-packaged fertilizers and soil from the store. While fertilizers are easy to use, off the grid living means a store isn’t always nearby, and you might not have the [ … ]
Ok gardeners! Buckle up! Here is a fantastic natural fertilizer that mineralizes your soil and boosts your yield exponentially. You will, in turn, grow healthy, chemical-free crops only for a fraction of what you usually [ … ]
If you live south of a certain latitude, your garden is already in the ground and your growing season is underway. Many of us up north, however, are still digging out from a winter’s worth [ … ]
The key to addressing common soil problems with balanced nutrients may be both easier and yet more complicated than you might think. It’s not just about spraying the right fertilizer and watching it be miraculously [ … ]
Compost is organic matter processed into a soil-like material that is rich in nutrients. It is a natural way of recycling waste with the help of micro-organisms or other animals like worms or insects. With [ … ]
Have you ever had the disappointment of planting your favorite vegetable but found it just didn’t grow? This may be why: It may have failed because the vegetable was not suited to your Hardiness Zone [ … ]
Those of us who raise our own vegetables know it involves more than simply sowing spring seeds and reaping the delicious rewards at harvest time. One of the many gardening tasks which requires thoughtful research [ … ]
As a gardening blogger and writer, I probably shouldn’t admit this, but I don’t start seeds indoors. Living in zone 3, I should start most seeds in March or April. But April is always extremely [ … ]
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