by Matt Gibson Most gardeners are familiar with companion planting in the vegetable garden, finding combinations of compatible plants that grow well in pairs or as a group, such as the famous three sisters combo of squash, corn, and beans. There is also a science to companion … [Read more...]
Best Plants to Grow for Making Digestive Bitters
By Jennifer Poindexter Are you growing plants for more than the traditional uses? If your harvest is for more than preserving or cooking, then this list may be for you. We all know that certain plants have different components which help aid in digestion. This is why we’re … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Water Your Plants Deeply
By Jennifer Poindexter Whether you’re new to gardening or more experienced, we all know that plants need water. Without it, the plants will shrivel. However, are you aware that there’s different ways to apply water? There’s a shallow watering method and a deep watering … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Save Soil from Purchased Plants
By Jennifer Poindexter When you purchase plants from your local nursery, do you save the soil in the planting containers? If not, you may want to start. Purchasing soil can increase your gardening costs. To some, this may defeat the purpose of growing a garden. Instead … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Save Nursery Containers for Seed Starting Instead of Buying New
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you ever buy plants from a local nursery? Do they come in nice plastic containers which have four to six plants in them? You may even have nice plastic containers only holding one plant. Some of these packs (or single containers) even come … [Read more...]
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