Who doesn't love fresh, sweet, juicy strawberries? Hand picked and still warm from the sun shining on them. I know I love em. I also know every bird, squirrel, deer and other critter in the county loves em too. There are many ways folks have tried to outsmart the local wildlife. Some paint stones to… Continue reading How To Build An “Everything Proof” Raised Strawberry Bed
Are Hybrid Seeds Safe? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
There are a lot of strong opinions surrounding heirloom and hybrid seeds. Some say that modern hybrids are tasteless. Some go as far as to say they aren't safe. On the other hand there are folks who will happily tell you that if not for hybrids we would still be eating bananas with seeds in… Continue reading Are Hybrid Seeds Safe? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
10 Benefits That Will Make You Want Raised Garden Beds
Before building my garden I did a ton of research. There were so many options! Back to Eden style gardens, traditional in ground gardens that you till, no till gardens, hugelkultur bed gardens and SO MUCH MORE. I honestly got lost down the rabbit trail of options, benefits and drawbacks for quite some time before… Continue reading 10 Benefits That Will Make You Want Raised Garden Beds
2 Important Things To Know For A Successful Garden
You've probably ran into terms like "growing zone" and "growing season" when deciding which plants to add to your garden. Both of these are extremely helpful to know, but what exactly do they mean? And more importantly - what impact does your growing zone and growing season have on plant performance in your garden? Disclaimer:… Continue reading 2 Important Things To Know For A Successful Garden
7 Simple Ways To Harvest Fresh Produce FASTER
This time of year grocery store vegetables can best be described as lackluster. A bit sad and tired. I find myself constantly racking my brain for ways to harvest fresh, delicious food from my garden sooner. So here are 7 of the ideas I've come up with to help you harvest fresh produce faster! Disclaimer:… Continue reading 7 Simple Ways To Harvest Fresh Produce FASTER
Is A Heating Mat Really Worth It?
Do you need a heating mat to start your seeds indoors? The short answer - nope! You can absolutely start 99% of your seeds in doors just fine with a fancy heating mat. Unless you are trying to grow exotic hot peppers that is. Those can be fussy. So if you don't have a have… Continue reading Is A Heating Mat Really Worth It?
My Experiments: What’s The Best Way To Grow Onions?
When it comes to growing onions in the garden you have a number of options. You can plant from sets, transplants or you can start from seeds. My preferred method is to grow from seed since it gives me so many more varieties to choose from. I've always grown my onion seeds "the standard way"… Continue reading My Experiments: What’s The Best Way To Grow Onions?
What’s Better: Compost or Seed Starting Mix?
What is the best soil to use for seed starting? There is a lot of debate on this subject. Some say anything other than soilless seed starting mix will cause your plants to mold and rot. Others are adamant that 100% compost is the way to go. The only thing all gardeners seem to agree… Continue reading What’s Better: Compost or Seed Starting Mix?
How To Grow An Abundance Of Celery From Seed
If you have never grown celery before you absolutely should give it a shot. It grows in North Dakota just fine so it'll grow most places beautifully! Home grown celery is tender and delicious! And the best part is that as long as you know what celery likes it is actually really easy to grow!
Planning My Best Garden Ever This Year
Ahh planning. It's actually one of my favorite parts. This is the time of the year when I dream up all of the marvelous things I would like to accomplish once the weather becomes more hospitable. Since each new year benefits from the work and accomplishments of the previous years, each new year seems to… Continue reading Planning My Best Garden Ever This Year
From Anise to Zinnia 