Broccoli is a perennial garden favorite, and no wonder: it’s fairly easy for the home gardener to grow, can be planted in either the spring or fall, has multiple harvesting times, a healthy dose of vitamin A and D, and is a versatile food for the home cook. With just a few tips … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Own Potting Soil
There are a couple of good reasons for making your own potting soil. The most obvious is that blending your own ingredients together is cheaper than buying commercially made sterile varieties. In addition, different plants require different soil types for healthy and … [Read more...]
Healthy Soil: the key to a Healthy, Productive Garden
Healthy Gardens Start with Healthy Soil Healthy soil is the key to growing delicious and nutritious food. But what exactly is soil? And what makes it healthy? Soil is a blend of organic material, water, air, and minerals. The organic matter comes from plant roots, … [Read more...]
6 Easy to Grow Flowers
Have you ever planted a bounty of beautiful flowers from your local nursery, only to watch them wither and fade soon after planting? Are you wondering why the neighbor across the street grows a thriving garden each year, while your measly flower pots seem in constant need of CPR? … [Read more...]
Growing Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are hardy, cool season, slow growing vegetables that are a part of the cabbage family. Despite their reputation for being despised by children, many people consider Brussels sprouts to be a delicacy. When cooked properly, they are a tender, delicious vegetable. … [Read more...]
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