By Jennifer Poindexter Austrian winter peas are a versatile crop that work as a spring or winter food source for yourself (or your livestock if you're a homesteader). They also serve as a cover crop and green manure. No matter your reason for growing them, it’s important to … [Read more...]
Green Manure for Gardening, Explained
by Erin Marissa Russell Ready to take your garden to the next level with green manure? Green manure isn’t actually manure at all. It’s a name for plants you use in empty areas to improve and protect the soil while returning nutrients to the soil like manure. Before the … [Read more...]
How to Grow Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
by Jennifer Poindexter Whether you’re looking for a new plant to cook with or one that will help your soil, you must give fenugreek some consideration. This is a historical crop that has been used in Indian cuisine for approximately 3,000 years. Whether you want to taste a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Field Peas as a Garden Cover Crop
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in adding cover crops to your garden? Have you thought about growing field peas as a cover crop? Many people grow field peas for harvest. However, few think of them as a way to add nutrients to your growing area. Cover crops are a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Mustard Greens as a Garden Cover Crop
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy raising mustard greens in your early spring or fall garden? Did you know this plant can be used for more than eating? Mustard greens make an amazing cover crop. If you’d like to try growing this plant as a way to protect your garden area, … [Read more...]