Every fall season, you’ll find me scouring the internet for creative pumpkin carving ideas, ranging from scary faces to artistic portraits to multi-pumpkin “collages.” If you’re anything like most homesteaders and backyard gardeners, you’ll have grown a glut of pumpkins that are just crying out to be carved into something scary for Halloween! However, if …
There’s nothing better than growing fresh pumpkins to harvest in the fall, but saving the pumpkin seeds for planting next year is a fulfilling, thrifty way to take advantage of your produce and keep the heirloom line running. All you need to do is extract the seeds, clean them, and store them, and you’ll have …
With feelings of food insecurity on the rise, starting a survival garden may have crossed your mind more than once. Even though we usually have enough food being produced and sold every day, the current crisis has reminded most of us of the possibility that shelves at the local grocery store may one day be …
Welcome to British Columbia, home of the mildest climate in Canada. If you’re new to the province, you might be wondering what that means for you as a gardener. Spoiler: It’s good! With a little careful timing, most vegetables will thrive in British Columbia. British Columbia’s Climate I know you’re excited! But, before planting anything, …
Is cabin fever wearing you down? Ready to play in the garden despite it being the coldest stretch of the year? Break out your thickest gardening gloves and a coat because there are a few plants you can start, even in December. Before beginning, be sure to check out the USDA Plant Zone Hardiness Map …
Pumpkins are some of the best bumper crops of New England – known for producing an overflowing patch of deep orange gourds during the autumn harvest! But, what are the pumpkin growing stages – and how do they relate to the pumpkin life cycle? In this epic pumpkin growing guide, we’ll discuss the pumpkin plant stages in detail so you can reliably …
We love autumn, the harvest, the fall – plus the ghoulish gourds that go along with this time of year! And since Halloween 2021 is swiftly approaching – we’re seeking the best spooky fruits and veggies to help us celebrate. We’ve come up with the creepiest collection of the spookiest fruits and veggies ever put in one place. Anywhere! …