One way I decided to reduce the amount of waste I was producing was by looking into uses for egg shells. In an attempt to be more intentional and make greater use of kitchen scraps, I decided that egg shells were a great place to start. Different Uses in the Garden GROWING SEEDLINGS In looking…
As we near the end of winter here in the northern hemisphere, you may be wondering exactly when you should start your garden seeds. Starting garden seeds indoors, in a warm and safe environment, is the most common beginning to your seasonal garden. If you are still unsure about what to plant, consider what vegetables…
Before you start picturing onions with green stalks for legs, let’s look at where “Walking Onions” get their name, and why I think they should be a staple in every garden. “Walking” Onions When I first heard a friend talk about her “Egyptian Walking Onions” I thought it was quite a strange thing to hear…
“So, I didn’t plant as much in the spring as I had hoped. What can I plant in the summer?” “The late freeze took too many of my plants. Is it too late to recover my garden?” “I’m new to this gardening thing and I’m learning! Please help!” First, Take a Deep Breath. The short…
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THE FOUNDATIONAL QUESTION What I mean by this is that the question, “How do I grow a garden?” is really both the heart and foundation of why I started this site. It was the question I asked myself and others years ago, and truthfully, I still ask this question with different modifiers: How do I…
It was nestled in the corner of our chain-link fenced yard, slightly down the side alley. I remember when I was very young, we had a compost pile in the backyard and, while I didn’t really understand much about it, I knew that was where our banana peels went – and our eggshells. I also…
Description The Elevated Cedar Planter Box made by Gardener’s Supply is a raised bed garden box that is further elevated using aluminum legs. It is available in many sizes to provide different looks, and to fit different spaces or needs. These boxes are made in the U.S. of high quality cedar wood and heavy-duty rust-proof…
A recent scientific study done by scientists at the University of Florida found that “gardening activities lowered stress, anxiety and depression in healthy women.” The study followed women between the ages of 26 and 49 who attended twice-weekly meetings where they learned to garden and actively did so. None of the participants had ever gardened…
AN UNEXPECTED REVIEW To my surprise, after reading this book I believe it may end up being the most impactful gardening book in my library. And I LOVE books. I love real books – the kind I can hold in my hands, write notes in, and refer back to whenever I want. On that note,…
THE ROOTS OF THE VICTORY GARDEN It all started during WWI when Europe was struggling under a very serious food shortage. The war had taken many of the agricultural workers away from their posts and many of the farms had become actual battlefields. As this food crisis grew, it put great pressure on the United…
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