How to Hand Pollinate Passion Fruit Flowers
Are you growing a passion fruit vine, but have little to no fruit developing on it? One issue may be that the flowers are not getting adequate pollination. Don’t worry - it is an easy fix! Read along to learn how…
Craft Project: DIY Fruit & Veggie Stamped Flour Sack Tea Towels Tutorial
Follow this simple tutorial to learn how to make your own beautiful fruit and veggie stamped flour sack tea towels. They are a perfect craft project for the whole family to enjoy, and make excellent, thoughtful, and useful handmade gifts!
How to Prepare & Amend Garden Bed Soil: Before Planting or Between Seasons
Out with the old, in with the new! Come learn how to prepare a new or established garden bed for planting. We'll talk about removing old plants, no-till gardening, when and how to amend soil, fertilizer selection, compost, mulch, planting tips,…
How to Grow Purple Passion Fruit vs. Maypops: The Ultimate Guide
Passion fruit are a stunning and delicious addition to the garden! Read along to learn how to grow edible passion fruit vines - including their preferred climate, starting with seeds or seedlings, pollination, pests, harvesting, and tips for ongoing care. We’ll…
How to Turn Your Yard or Garden into a Certified Wildlife Habitat
Read along to learn how to transform your yard into a more equitable, sustainable, welcoming place for wildlife and pollinators. We’ll go over the five key components needed to qualify as a Certified Wildlife Habitat: food, water, shelter, places to raise…
How to Plant a Tree: Best Practices for Success
Let's dig into the best practices for planting trees - to set them up for success, promote healthy growth, and prevent transplant shock. We’ll explore the best time of year to plant trees, tips for choosing where to plant them in…
The Best Way to Organize & Store Your Garden Seed Packs
Say goodbye to that overflowing, jumbled cardboard box of seed packs - and come say hello to the most organized, efficient, and effective way to store your garden seeds! Let's also talk about ideal seed storage conditions, and questions about "expiration…
Cut and Come Again: How to Harvest Kale & Leafy Greens
Come learn how to prolong your leafy green season and harvests with the Cut and Come Again method, used to harvest kale, swiss chard, lettuce, and more! Let's also talk about some ways to prevent greens from bolting, suggestions for varieties…
