Growing your own vegetable garden is getting more and more popular. If you’re new to vegetable gardening, don’t let a backyard vegetable garden design stump you. Traditionally, a vegetable garden is set up in long rows filled with coordinated vegetable plants. However, that’s not the only way to design your garden. More recently, many have …
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I love my garden, but don’t enjoy wet, soggy, or muddy feet. And if you work in the garden, it’s bound to happen! I’m sure you feel the same way. That’s why I went all over the web and found the best gardening shoes for women. Your feet deserve to be protected and kept safe, …
Do men really take time to think about what they wear in the garden? I know my husband doesn’t, and he ruined many pairs of his good shoes going in the garden to do “just a couple of things”. While most men might think any shoe is good for gardening, I beg to differ. Here’s …
I love watching birds flying and playing around in my backyard. We get mostly robins, but in the winter, we see quite a few cardinals. Oh, how pretty they are! So, in order to keep them coming, I decided to look for the best bird feeders for cardinals. If you feed them they will come …
Spring is a fantastic time to grow vegetables. The idea of planting and tending to crops might sound intimidating, but taking care of vegetables isn’t necessarily difficult. There should be no problems if you are well-informed and patient. Check out these easy vegetables to grow. 1. Kale Kale has grown in popularity over the years …
As hard as we try to preserve the rich summer harvest, the winter months can be hard for a gardener who loves eating fresh. An indoor winter vegetable garden will allow you to extend the growing season and offer you some freshly grown vegetables throughout the winter months. If you have a greenhouse, salads are …
When the winter chill blankets the landscape with snow, backyard chicken keepers might worry that their feathered friends are feeling cooped up. Snow days can be exciting for humans, especially children, but chickens will stop their normal foraging activities, affecting their mood and health. Ensuring chickens remain active and engaged during these frosty days is …
Getting children interested in gardening can be very fulfilling. These easy gardening activities for kids can help children can learn about the environment and the importance of caring for living things. It will also keep them fit by having lots of fresh air and doing physical activity which is fun at the same time. What your …
Do you ever wonder if you could use less water in the garden, yet still enjoy a bounty of veggies and plenty of colors? I do! Not only because it’s good for the environment, but it’s also great for my pocketbook, and saves me time and energy. I already save as much water as possible …
Is asparagus a vegetable, a fruit, or an herb? Have you wondered too? Often seen as a sign that spring has come, asparagus is a delicious addition to many springtime dishes, including salads and veggie-filled frittatas. Asparagus is a nutrient-dense perennial vegetable that grows in temperate climates around the world. The plant typically produces two …