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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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…
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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WHY I STARTED REGROWING MY ONION SCRAPS Perhaps it is completely natural that this is my very favorite way to upcycle food scraps. You see, I LOVE onions. My mom loves onions, my four-year-old loves onions (something I was very excited to find out about a couple years back). He also loves salad, but that’s…
When it comes to growing organic food (or any food for that matter), there is nothing easier than sprouting seeds. It is quick and easy “gardening” without the soil, bugs, and heat. Even with ZERO growing experience, you can successfully grow food. In a week’s time, you can go from having nothing to having a…
When it comes to greens, there is nothing more delicious to me than fresh arugula, with its soft crunch and peppery taste. And while I love growing arugula plants to harvest tender leaves, not much beats the speed with which one can sprout arugula microgreens! In fact, in very little time you can go from…
BACKGROUND Have you seen or heard people talk about a “Tower Garden” and wondered what it is? Is a “tower garden” a general term, or something specific? The answer is that the Tower Garden refers to a specific trademarked aeroponic, vertical garden. Although it was NASA that first developed the science of aeroponic gardening in…
