Easy veggies, Fruits, and Herbs to Grow – Part 4 Potato Annual Family: Solanaceae Plant: Plant potato sets in the garden after soil temperatures are 40°F or warmer. Cut seed potatoes into chunks with at least one “eye” per set. Allow cut potatoes to cure for several days in a humid location with temperatures of 50°F to 65°F before planting.…
Easy veggies, Fruits, and Herbs to Grow – Part III Kale Biennial (grown as an annual) Family: Brassicaceae Seed: Start indoors up to 3 months before the last frost and transplant to the garden up to 6 weeks before the last frost or direct seed as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. Plant a fall crop in…
Carrot Biennial (grown as an annual) Family: Apiaceae Seed: Direct sow 2 to 3 weeks before the last frost. Sow ½ inch deep and ½ inch apart in rows 12 to 24 inches apart. Thin seedlings 2 to 4 inches apart by cutting the tops off unwanted plants. Germination Time: 7 to 21 days at temperatures of 50°F to 85°F…
Easy veggies, Fruits, and Herbs to Grow for Beginners When selecting vegetables, fruits, and herbs for your organic garden, you’ll need to consider space, soil, and sun requirements as well as the length of your local growing season. You’ll also want to know when to expect a harvest and the life cycle of your plants. Following are some commonly grown…
What Are the Most Common Garden Pests and Garden Diseases? Gardening sometimes seems like a never-ending battle with insects and plant diseases. Successful gardeners are constantly on the lookout for signs of damage so they can treat the cause. Research the common garden pests in your area and have a plan in place if your crops are attacked. Your local…
How To Apply Garden Defense from Pests and Disease Even the most robust garden is susceptible to occasional damage from harmful insects, microbes, and fungi. Keep your garden healthy and productive by preventing problems before they occur and checking regularly for symptoms of pests and disease. When an insect or disease becomes a problem, be ready to handpick the pests…
The Best Practices for Garden Defense – Ultimate Guide Garden defense is the organic gardener who adds compost to their soil avoids toxins, and uses natural methods of pest and disease prevention will enjoy a healthier garden than those who reach for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. However, even the most vigorous plants are sure to have occasional issues with…
How to Planning, Planting, and Tending Your Garden? Introduction Now that you have a lovely spot for your garden with healthy soil and plenty of sunlight, you’re probably anxious to dig in and start planting. There are so many possibilities for delicious fruits, nutritious vegetables, and aromatic herbs to raise for your table that you might feel a bit overwhelmed…
What are the Best Gardening Methods? The Contents How Much Space Do You Have? Siting and Sizing Your Garden How Much Time Do You Have? Method Mash-Ups The Composition of Soil Testing Your Soil Soil Preparation and Areation Amending the Soil Double Digging Planting Diversely Tilling Making Sustainable Choices Soil Enrichment Natural Fertilizers Soil – Building Plants Soil Mixes and…
10 Ways To Start Gardening For Beginners The Contents Garden Setup and landscaping choices. Best Choices for Vegetable Container Gardens Biointensive Gardens SINGLE-ROW GARDENS WIDE-ROW GARDENS Lasagna Gardens and Sheet Mulching Raised-Bed Gardens Square-Foot Gardens Straw-Bale Gardens Vertical Gardens and Vertical Stacking Vertical Garden Edible Landscaping Watch a Relevant Video Listen To an Article Introduction When most people think of…