When the weather turns inclement and it becomes clear that nothing will grow outside, it is time to move your vegetable growing indoors. There are a number of vegetables that can be grown in small pots inside your home, and as long as they are taken care of properly, you will be able to enjoy […]
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4 Strategies for Making a Healthy Herb Garden
Herbs are a wonderful part of any garden. They offer a great display of color and texture while also releasing delightful scents into the air. Starting a herb garden is a wonderful opportunity to be self sufficient. Most herbs are ideal for beginner gardeners, and most gardeners whether they’re beginners or not, love to grow […]
Raised Bed Gardening: The Simple Way
Gardening is a great way to be self sufficient. But, where to garden is always the question. Traditionally, people plant gardens in long rows. While that is a feasible way, many of us do not have the space needed to grow the volume of produce we want. Raised bed gardening has become the new way […]
Why Compost? Eight Amazing Reasons to Compost
Composting is a great way to reuse resources from your garden, yard and kitchen to help provide better soil. Let’s face it: Healthy soil equals healthy plants. Fertilizer cannot make bad soil good, but compost can. The truth is households can recycle or compost a great majority of their garbage. That banana peel or first […]