Food Gardening
There are some people who participate in gardening as a Spring or Summer activity. Then there are those who want to use every available moment of their year to plant, grow and harvest their crops. Succession planting allows you to make the most out of your growing…
As a gardener, it’s sometimes frustrating to plant crops where you only have a short window of food provisions. This is fine if you’re growing crops to can or dehydrate for future use. But you probably want to have a food source going at all times. One…
If you want your garden to succeed, there are many things you have to do to ensure your plants have the best chance to survive and thrive from seed to harvest. If you were only growing one plant, that might be easier to do, but most people…
Keeping your vegetable garden watered is just half the battle when it comes to ensuring the survival and thriving of your plants. Too much of a good thing can be damaging, and that includes hydration. If the spot where you want to grow your vegetables is unable…
If you’re growing food for better health and nutrition, then you’re sure to have read about the benefits of getting more greens in your diet. Usually, we picture enormous leafy greens. But these days, with many gardening for fewer people or in small spaces, the growing of…
When you decide to start your own garden, there are many different types of things you can grow, from flowers to fruits, herbs and vegetables. Depending on the purpose for you growing your garden, you may want to select the most nutritious foods possible to nurture your…
Many new gardeners mistakenly believe there’s a small window of opportunity for them to grow their own food. They believe that planting in Spring and harvesting through the summer is the only chance they’ll have to bring a harvest to fruition. The truth is, there are plenty…
If you live in one of the zones that have sweltering summer months, you may have noticed that trying to grow a food garden in that heat can put up quite an obstacle for you. If you’ve tried growing vegetables before, and ended up with wilted plants…
Whether you’re growing your food in containers, raised beds or directly into the ground, you need to plan the amount of space the plants need so that your crop can flourish and your harvest be abundant. Some people haphazardly sprinkle seeds into the ground, not taking into…
Some newer gardeners panic at the site of any insect, naturally assuming all will be destructive to their food garden. But actually, many insects can provide protection for your garden from the invasive and destructive varieties. First, you’ll want to learn which insects can be beneficial to…
