Using Hoops and Row Covers for Garden Pest Control, Shade & Frost Protection
Read along to learn all about using hoops and row covers in the garden forΒ organic pest control, or to extend the growing season by protecting plants from frost or heat. We'll talk about row cover materials like shade cloth, frost blankets,…
Growing Herbs 101: How to Start a Kitchen Herb Garden, Indoors or Out
Who's got the herb? Read along to learn everything you need to know to start your own kitchen herb garden! We'll explore the top 14 most popular culinary herbs and how to grow them in containers, indoors, or outside - including…
How to Grow Bushels of Beans from Seed (Bush Beans & Pole Beans)
Beans are delicious, nutritious, and easy to grow! Come learn all about growing bush beans and pole beans, including tips for planting seed, training and trellises, ideal growing conditions, pests, harvest time, our favorite bean varieties, and more!
Growing Organic Tomatoes: How to Plant, Feed, Prune & Grow Tomato Plants
Craving fresh, juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes? I don't blame you! Read along with this start-to-finish guide on how to grow organic tomatoes, including tips for planting seeds or seedlings, ongoing care, fertilizer, and common pests or disease. Weβll also go over pruning…
How to Make a DIY Tomato Cage: Sturdy, Easy & Cheap!
There is no need to buy flimsy, small, or expensive tomato cages! Learn how to make a homemade tomato cage instead. This large tomato cage design is sturdy, easy, durable, and cheap! It works perfectly for determinate or indeterminate tomato varieties…
How to Grow Zucchini (Summer Squash): Planting, Pests, Pollination & More
Squash are prolific and easy crops to grow in your summer garden, once you know how to care for them. Learn how to grow zucchini and other summer squash from seed to table - with tips on planting, popular varieties, pest…
Companion Planting 101 (w/ Garden Companion Planting Chart)
Curious about companion planting? Come dig in to learn what companion planting is, tips to get started, and how it can benefit your garden by attracting beneficial insects and pollinators, deterring pests, increase biodiversity, and more! A free printable companion planting…
Raised Garden Beds vs. In-Ground Beds: Pros & Cons
Is it best to grow in raised garden beds, or plant directly in the ground? That depends on your native soil, prevalence of pests, and personal preference! Come explore the differences, benefits, and potential drawbacks of gardening in raised beds versus…
