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…
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…
WHAT HOUSE PLANTS ARE HARD TO KILL? That was the question I posed to my sister, a horticulturist, several years ago. I had wanted so badly to have a house plant that would actually survive and thrive. Really, I wanted to be surrounded by beautiful houseplants, large and small. But I needed to put first…
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…
Whether you are looking for ideas for a small patio, or just small ideas to start with for your backyard space, the suggestions below are sure to give you a place to begin to get you off and running. HERBS Herbs are a great place to start. Mint, rosemary, oregano, parsley, cilantro, chives, and basil…
