9 Disadvantages of Raised Garden Beds [and Tips to Make It Work]
There has been a lot of hype lately about growing plants and vegetables in raised garden beds, but raised gardens come with some notable disadvantages. In some cases, they only …
There has been a lot of hype lately about growing plants and vegetables in raised garden beds, but raised gardens come with some notable disadvantages. In some cases, they only …
Are you considering starting your own vegetable garden in your backyard? In my heart of hearts, I genuinely believe that anyone can learn how to start a vegetable garden from …
Picking ears of corn, whether in one’s garden or at the supermarket, can be more challenging than picking other vegetables or fruits. It’s easy to tell if bananas are ripe …
When it comes to yummy cucumbers, there are usually two different types: slicing, which are usually larger cucumbers up to 12 inches in length; and pickling, which are usually up …
Are homegrown veggies more nutritious? Yes! It comes down to one main reason: The second a vegetable is picked, the nutrient content begins to decrease. Commercially-grown vegetables can spend several …
Growing tomatoes and timing the harvest of your tomato garden is trickier than most growers admit! That’s why gardeners always ask: “How long does it take for tomatoes to grow, …
Spending too much time digging the ground with a shovel? One day, I realized that wasting time and effort with only a shovel and a trowel made no sense. When …
Trees with edible leaves? Yes! We can show you that salad grows on trees! We all know that homegrown leaves can be delightful. And delicious! The only problem with annual …
The value that you get from gardening is much more than the vegetables your plot produces. It can be therapeutic, healthy, educational, communal, environmentally friendly, and good exercise. The vegetables …
Do you struggle to keep the water up to your vegetables in summer, especially in hot areas of the country? It might be time to install some shade protection for …
We don’t have to grow red tomatoes anymore, or yellow corn. Vegetables now come in the most beautiful colors, from deep chocolate to pink to zebra-striped. Here are my top …
Bootstrap Farmer is well-known across the US for its propagation supplies, seed trays, and hoop house/greenhouse kits. The greenhouse kits can be put up in one weekend and are well-priced, …