Garden

Many gardeners growing in a raised bed ask “Is pressure treated wood safe for vegetable gardens”? They fear the chemicals used in the treated wood … [Read more]

Boron is a mineral salt with acidic properties. It is naturally occurring, and it is the only ingredient in Borax. This product has been around … [Read more]

The use of plastic sheeting or mulch in the garden proves to be a useful tool for some garden crops. Many crops do well with … [Read more]

Irrespective of whether you are a beginner or a guru in growing vegetables, making mistakes is inevitable. You might not repeat the old mistakes, but … [Read more]

Let me ask… Would you like to have a hummingbird garden? Do you love to watch hummingbirds feeding in a frenzy? Would you like to … [Read more]

So you’re interested in growing bell peppers! We find bell peppers in red, green, yellow and purple, plus they are loaded vitamin A and C. … [Read more]

Having fresh herbs right outside the door takes fresh to a whole new level. The vertical herb planter has removable shelves and is easy to … [Read more]

If you compost, you already toss banana peels into your compost pile or compost bin. But, there are a number of other banana peel uses both as … [Read more]

Do you want a rich, vibrant garden? This super collection of five items can supercharge your soil and improve garden growth. The solution may be … [Read more]

The Tomatillo plant, an odd-looking distant tomato cousin and one of the essential ingredients in Mexican cuisine, especially recipes of green tomatillo salsa. These wild … [Read more]

One of the most difficult gardening tasks is managing the water your plants receive. You can easily and cheaply provide the “perfect” mix of soil … [Read more]

Straw bale gardening has been growing in popularity. It’s a unique way to garden that honestly, some people swear to… and other swear at. You’ll … [Read more]

Gardening is a beloved hobby and past time for millions of men, women, and children around the world. Below you’ll find 10 helpful tips and tricks … [Read more]

Fire is an element that can cause great harm to the environment. However natural wildfires can actually be quite beneficial. Wood ashes in gardening holds … [Read more]

“But you have such wonderful soil” is the envious complaint of the novice gardener to the seasoned landscape and garden veteran. With this, the beginner … [Read more]

When soil requirements are specified for various kinds of gardening needs, reference is frequently made to “good soil,” “ordinary garden loam,” “good garden soil,” or … [Read more]

Sprouts like alfalfa, fenugreek, radish, broccoli, mung beans, onion, cabbage, mustard seeds, chickpeas, quinoa, lentils, pea sprouts and many others are superfoods. They hold all … [Read more]

Are you missing out on the fun of greenhouse gardening – growing anything you like, from annuals to orchids, all year ’round – because you … [Read more]

Let’s face it. Garden mulch plays a significant role in the vegetable garden. But what mulch should you use in the garden? Before narrowing down … [Read more]

It’s important when growing garlic to avoid the ones laced with chemicals found in store (most garlic is sprayed with chemicals). It’s best to plant … [Read more]

The fall garden… it’s that time of the year when the weather begins to cool and there’s a nip in the air, you know it’s … [Read more]

Growing asparagus in raised garden beds provides perennial asparagus plants a secluded spot for controlled growing conditions. It allows for undisturbed growth each year. A raised … [Read more]

When the weather begins to get cooler gardeners know it’s time to think about how to protect plants from frost. Gardeners know how freezing temperatures … [Read more]

Do you know that?… Acid soil determined with a soil test, exhibit differences in texture (or physical condition) and in fertility than neutral or alkaline … [Read more]

Epsom salt has been used as a fertilizer and with organic gardeners for decades. It is believed to aid in plant nutrient uptake. This coupled … [Read more]

What to do with Coffee grounds? Put coffee grounds in the garden? Does adding used grounds from your morning coffee to your garden soil help or … [Read more]

Some people might argue there’s not a big difference between organic and non-organic. However, when it comes to mulch the fine people at Growveg.com would … [Read more]

We’ve all seen those large 50 gallon barrels sitting round. Have you ever thought what you could use an empty barrel for? Well over at … [Read more]

When you walk through the produce section of your local grocery store, you’ll see many fruits and vegetables which we know well. However, there are … [Read more]