Garden
3 Steps to Create Hügelkultur Beds on the Ground
Create Hügelkultur beds right on top of the ground in just 3 steps! No digging required. This is permaculture gardening at its finest.
Chickweed: Foraged Greens
You know what’s even better than fresh, homegrown veggies? Fresh, edible WEEDS you didn’t have to plant. Like chickweed: foraged greens from the backyard.
How to Overwinter Greens for Early Harvest
Wondering how to overwinter greens for early harvest? It’s easy to do and you’ll love harvesting fresh greens so much earlier next spring (or even in late winter)! How to overwinter greens for early harvest Late summer/early fall is the time to plant greens for overwintering. It all depends on your climate and your hardiness…
How to Create Trenched Hugelkultur Beds
The wooden raised beds in my kitchen garden were filled hugel-style, but for this year’s new addition to our far garden we decided to create trenched hugelkultur beds. Here’s why…
6 Tips for Gardening in Heavy Clay Soil
Gardening in heavy clay soil is no fun. However, there are many ways to have a successful garden despite your heavy clay soil.
16 Best Veggies for Your Fall Garden
Let’s take a look at the best veggies for your fall garden. In a few short months you’ll be so thankful you planted them now!
What Type of Tomato is Best for Canning?
If you plan to can tomatoes this year, you may be wondering what type of tomato is best for canning.
Top Two Ways to Prune Tomatoes
When it comes down to it, there are basically only two ways to prune tomatoes.
How to Install Drip Irrigation in Raised Garden Beds
Wondering if it’s possible to install drip irrigation in your raised garden beds without the help of a professional? It is! If I can do it, I promise you can too.
How to Harvest Garlic Scapes & How to Use Garlic Scapes
Do you know how to harvest garlic scapes and how to use garlic scapes?