It can be challenging to decide how deep your raised garden beds should be, as many factors go into determining the best size. You should consider the plants you want to grow, how far you want to bend down to tend to your garden, and how much work you want to do when installing the …
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This morning, someone asked me whether they can use well water to water their raised gardens. However, the answer to this question is quite complicated. All well water is different, and if you don’t know what’s in yours, you might be putting your plants at risk of infection and stress, potentially killing them. So, let’s …
If you’re new to growing cucumbers, it can be a big worry when they don’t turn out as expected! You may be wondering: Why are my cucumbers white and are they still OK to eat? As with all homegrown vegetables, your cucumbers may not look quite like the product you buy in the shops, but …
Grow these usual perennials in your survival garden: they’re the plants that keep on giving! When building a survival garden, trying to organize planting schedules every year for your annual plants can get difficult. On top of that, if you don’t grow enough of something, or if you aren’t able to preserve the extra amount …