How Much Sun Do Tomatoes Need to Ripen? [No Splitting or Sunscald!]
There’s nothing more satisfying about gardening than pulling the first ripe tomato of the season off the vine, still warm from the sun. But without adequate and bright energy from …
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17 Weird Vegetables and Fruits You Have to See to Believe
Classic crops, such as tomatoes, lettuce, and potatoes, are classics for a reason. Still, if you want to add some unusual, weird, and exciting colors and flavors to your garden, …
13 Tastiest and Best Tomatoes for Containers and Pots
The best container tomatoes to grow in pots! For most homesteaders, fresh garden tomatoes will come at the top of their list of yummy garden crops to sow and grow. …
49 Weird Things to Dehydrate In a Dehydrator – Dehydrated Mushrooms, French Toast, Sauerkraut?!
Sick of the old dehydrated banana chips or beef jerky? Here are 49 different weird things to dehydrate! From liver snacks for the dog to wine leather for you, sauerkraut …
10 Delicious Tips for Growing Cherry Tomatoes In Pots
Cherry tomatoes are a delicious and versatile addition to any garden or kitchen. And they can be grown indoors or out. We’ll share our best tips for growing cherry tomatoes …
Best Plants to Grow In Your Survival Garden, Part 1: The Basics
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 …
What to Plant In June [USA Planting Guide]
When you are determining what to plant in June, it is important to take a range of environmental factors – including your USDA planting zone – into account. Depending on …
When to Harvest Tomatoes [The Best Time to Pick 11+ Varieties!]
There is no hard and fast rule about when to harvest tomatoes, as it depends on your climate and the type of tomatoes you are growing. Luckily – we have …
Best Vegetables to Grow in Ontario and Other Short-Season Locations
Much like cherry tomatoes, the gardening season in Ontario is small but sweet. However, a well-organized gardener will find plenty of opportunities to grow abundant produce at home in Ontario. …
What to Do With Tomato Plants In Winter?
Winter is here! And, you have a good crop of tomato plants. So you are asking yourself, will they make it through the cold season? Or – maybe you want …
13 Stunning Cascading Plants for Retaining Walls and Hanging Baskets
If you have a sloped garden, it is very likely that you will consider putting in some retaining walls. Make it beautiful with these stunning cascading plants for retaining walls! …
7 Best Fermented Tomatoes Recipes! Homemade DIY
Naturally fermented foods are a healthier option for you to consume because of the way you preserve them. Your gut will be thankful that you consume fermented foods because it …
5 Homegrown Vegetables That Save You the Most Money! [Cash-Saving Crops!]
Have you noticed that the cost of groceries is skyrocketing these days? We’re worried that the cost of food is only going to increase! We’ve been ranting about the increased cost of …
5 Gallon Bucket Garden DIY [+ 30 Most Productive Vegetables to Grow In Buckets!]
The 5 gallon bucket garden offers a uniquely flexible and transportable take on gardening. You don’t actually have to use a 5 gallon bucket – any bucket will do! Bucket …