Many people who are interested in green living are turning to Native American gardening techniques to learn how foods were grown in the past. Native Americans had to survive on what they grew, as well as what was available in the wild, for their survival. Some of the techniques that they used in the past […]
If you don’t have enough space for a big garden, don’t worry, you can still grow your favorite vegetables, fruits and flowers in containers. It may be a bit challenging to do, but you can use some tricks to get the best out of your container garden. The most common way to start your container […]
Always make sure to select the most nutrient-dense vegetables and healthiest to grow in the garden. Not all are created equal! Robin Sweetser, wrote an article for the www.almanac.com creating a list with vegetable varieties bred specifically for better health, from tomatoes to carrots to zucchini. One way to increase the nutritional content of what you grow this summer […]
There are two ways to find out whether potato towers really work. One is to search for real studies that compare potato towers with different types of developing potatoes and the other is to try to understand how potatoes actually grow. What is a potato tower? Usually, the plants are grown for a few weeks […]
Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that requires a dedicated growing spot in the garden for 10 years or more. It will take a year to begin harvest and three to four years to come to full harvest. Choosing the spot You should take in consideration in advance the fact that you need bigger space for […]
What can you plant in July and still get a harvest? There are plenty of warm season veggies that you can plant in July and still get a harvest by fall. This post is intended for those of you living in Zones 4 to 6 and maybe even Zone 7. If you live in USDA […]
You don’t need a lot of space to have a garden. Despite the fact that this is a known fact, a lot of people are discouraged for trying new projects in this field. The suggestion of growing cucumbers vertically might be just the right choice for you. It is good even if you only own a small […]
Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes a list of the “Dirty Dozen.” This is a list of fruits and vegetables the nonprofit claims have the highest amount of pesticides when not grown organically. This year we were surprised to find out that kale made the top 12 for the first time in a decade. […]
Zucchini are usually very easy to grow. However, gardeners sometimes may face some problems even with these crops. Here is a list of the most common ones and advice on how to resolve them. Choosing the wrong variety Some zucchini varieties are more productive than others, and some are more disease- and pest-resistant. When selecting […]
Bad watering can harm plants and significantly reduce your harvest. It might seem like watering is the easiest task in the garden, however there are some rules to follow and mistakes to avoid. Knowing when, how and how much to water your garden is the key to success, it really makes a difference. Regardless of […]
