Most northern gardeners strive to squeeze garden production into the summer’s short growing season, but few bother to plant crops they can harvest during the snowy months. Imagine adding fresh, homegrown vegetables to the menu at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter. By planting crops that withstand frigid temperatures, and by utilizing practices that will make your …
How to grow Brussels sprouts, the sweet, nutty, mini cabbage like plant that Christmas just cannot do without. But don’t just save your sprouts for your Christmas dinner as there is so much to this garden vegetable, and the over boiled, sour tasting, green, soggy balls that so many of us were used to does …
Is avocado a fruit or vegetable? When you ask someone whether an avocado is a fruit or a vegetable, their intuitive answer would probably be a vegetable. This answer could be because avocados are often associated with savory foods and other vegetables, like a salad. However, the anatomy of an avocado holds the clue as …
Cruciferous vegetables, also known as Brassica vegetables are true super foods and a great addition to any vegetable garden. We’ll look at how to prepare the soil for these delicious veggies and share a cruciferous vegetables list you can grow in your garden. These vegetables are a fantastic source of nutrients such as vitamin A, …
Most homes today are overstuffed, and yours is probably no exception. We tend to buy new things without getting rid of what they’re supposed to replace. Other times, we simply get new things just because. And then, we accumulate family memorabilia that we just can’t part with. Outdoor sheds solve our need for extra room. …
Gardening is therapeutic, but growing a vegetable garden can also feed your body with wholesome, organic vegetables. Knowing where your vegetables come from can nourish your soul and ease your worries about what you are eating. Let’s look at vegetable gardening for beginners. Why Garden? Many people garden just for exercise; bending, toting, and stooping …
With snow on the ground and temperatures too cold to spend much time outdoors, winter is a slower time for most gardeners. But that doesn’t mean they hibernate until spring: plenty of indoor activities keep green thumbs busy when they can’t be in their gardens. There are many winter activities for gardeners, and not all …
Gardening in winter presents unique challenges, but it can also offer rewarding opportunities with the right strategies. Many assume the garden sleeps during the colder months, but that’s far from the truth. Here are some winter gardening ideas to create a stunning landscape that thrives despite the chill. While the palette of plants may change, …
When the flowers finish blooming and the vegetable plants stop producing, you may be ready to curl up under a blanket with a hot drink and a good book as the temperatures drop outside. But first, it’s important to put your garden to rest to ensure a colorful yard or bountiful crop next year. To …
If you have a green thumb and would love to put that space in your backyard to good use, you should try a vegetable garden. Let’s see how vegetable garden planning can help you maximize your space and resources for an abundant harvest for your family. You’ll be able to grow what you eat and …