Some plants in your vegetable garden need to be pollinated. Some of these can be done by hand, but you may want to attract natural pollinators like bees instead. There are many reasons to grow flowers in your yard, but if you want squash or cucumbers then make sure they’re pollinated! When it comes to…
Did you know that growing food in the wrong season can affect the taste? Vegetables grown in their optimum season always taste better. Growing your own food is a wonderful way to achieve better health, soak up more nutrients and enjoy better tasting produce than what’s on the shelves at your local grocery store. If…
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 microgreens is becoming more popular. Don’t let their…
Here are some tips for keeping bugs out of your garden. You worked hours on preparing and planting your garden – only to have those annoying pests move in and destroy what you worked so hard to build up. Insects can damage your plants within a matter of hours once they’ve found the fruits of…
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 account how much room will be needed as…
There’s nothing more defeating than taking time to nurture and grow your vegetable plants, only to find that in spite of your care and attention, they’re plagued with mold and mildew. Powdery Mildew on Vegetable Plants Powdery mildew is a problem many gardeners encounter, but it doesn’t have to ruin your vegetable garden if you…
Growing a vegetable garden can be filled with many wonderful moments, such as your seed sprouting or the first sign of a vegetable growing on your plant. But there are some tasks you have to take care of that aren’t as pleasant. Some of those have to do with pests or a fungus developing on…
Ever wonder what Christmas gift to get for the avid gardener or homesteader in your life? These ideas will help you get the best gifts for gardeners and homesteaders! My husband is hard to buy for sometimes and, being an amazing gardener and homesteader, he absolutely loves any practical gifts I give him for improving…
Prune or not to prune: that is the question. Should you prune your peppers and tomato plants? Does it give a larger yield? Well I’ll answer the question for you in this post written by my amazing hubby! This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to…