Good soil is essential for healthy plants. Soil for seedlings, container gardening, and raised beds is different than the dirt in your garden. Container gardening soil needs to be light, be able to retain moisture, and have enough nutrients to keep the plant growing. Here we share two ...
Northern Vegetable Garden Planting Schedule
When to plant what in a vegetable garden? This is an important question. The Northern Vegetable Garden Planting Schedule answers this question in a nontraditional way. The general rule for planting dates in our area seems to be very simple: plant everything on the long weekend in May. This has to ...
A Complete Guide to Growing Hardy Raspberries in Cold Climates
Raspberries are one of my favorite berries. Growing raspberries in a cold climate is not difficult because raspberries are quite hardy. Caring for the raspberry patch was one of the first tasks I learned in my childhood on my parents' homestead. If you did not have the opportunity to learn hands-on, ...
DIY Raised Garden Bed or Planter Box
A raised garden bed or planter box has many uses. It is a great solution if you have no soil but still want to grow flowers, greens, or herbs. You can build a DIY raised garden bed or planter box in any size to meet your specific needs. We divided our driveway into a sitting area and a working area. ...
Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors
Winter in our area isn't over yet. The last frost date is still a few months away. But spring is coming, and with it the next growing season! Starting vegetable seeds indoors is the start of it. When we say starting seeds indoors, we don't mean in the house (even though it can be that), but in an ...
Growing Fruit and Berries in an Urban Yard
If you believe that fruit and berries can only be grown on large farms, think again. Many delicious varieties can thrive in an urban yard. In our previous blog article on designing an urban yard for food production, we explored various possibilities. This post will highlight the specifics of growing ...
Vegetables to Grow in an Urban Garden
We discussed designing an urban yard for food production. Now, let's examine which vegetables are suitable for such a garden. Theoretically, you can grow whatever you want, even if your whole yard is a pumpkin patch. But that is most likely not what you want. We are looking for varieties that do not ...
No-Till Gardening Methods to Start a New Garden
No-till or no-dig gardening methods are on the rise in popularity. The idea of starting an instant garden without the back-breaking work of digging sounds very appealing to an instant culture. Here are no-till gardening methods to start a new garden that will help you understand no-till methods and ...
Gardening in Harmony: Strategies for Coexisting with Wildlife
If you live in a rural area, gardening and wildlife might have to coexist. We do not garden for wildlife, as some animal lovers suggest, but we also don't garden against animals. We just garden while creatures big and small pass by. Gardening in Harmony: Strategies for Coexisting with Wildlife. In ...
How to Grow What You Eat and Eat What You Grow
Gardening is a craft that brings joy, fun, and fulfillment. It inspires our natural desire to create and provide for ourselves. You can grow what you eat and eat what you grow. If you put some thought into it, it can replace a big portion of your grocery shopping list. Wow! Here is how to grow what ...
