Healthy Self Reliance
Not that being part of a trend is ever a good reason to start or learn something new, but if it helps you move forward by being part of the “in” crowd, then you really need to plant your own edible garden this year. That’s right, having your own vegetable garden is now trendy. In …
Once you have sown your tomato seeds, seen them germinate, then comes the big exciting day, planting them in the garden and seeing them to fruition…. get it? Fruition? okay, ANYway…. The usual, and honestly most productive method of growing indeterminate tomatoes is as cordons. What is a cordon tomato? Well, a cordon is an …
Propagating plants is a great way to make many plants from one, however many gardeners have not been very successful with rooting new plants from cuttings. Well there is a better way. Air layering is easy, and the success rate is much higher. Perhaps you have a great plant you want to share with friends. …
These guys were on heat lamps until today. The temps overnight are still dipping in the low 40’s, but TODAY it’s going to be in the 80’s and they get to be outside! The chicks are being ‘weaned’ from the heating lamp. They are getting feathered out. They are looking quite beautiful! It is going …
Although much has been heard about organic weed control and its benefits, there are still people who seem skeptic about it. Is it really any good? This question is just among the recurring questions that you can encounter regarding organic weed control process. Organic weed control uses different process of controlling the growth of unwanted …
Did you have beautiful cabbage plants yesterday? Did you come out to your lovely organic garden this morning to this… Cabbage worms can do damage to the entire cruciferous (cabbage) family of plants but definitely prefer cabbage and cauliflower; also Alyssum and Nasturtium in the flower garden. They frequently damage turnips, kale, collards, radishes, and …
Unlike hybrid tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes have not been tested and bred for disease resistance. For this reason, they may or may not have some natural resistance to various diseases. However, it is beneficial to remember that these unique varieties would not have been saved if they were not both productive and tasty. You can give …
What comes up must go down… Unearthing the Contemporary Root Cellar By Anne Dailey & photography by Jennifer May As we evolve as a society, various tools and technologies disappear from our daily lives, rendered obsolete by modern innovation. Butter churns, horse-drawn wagons, stone foundations and cast iron cook stoves faded first from use, then …
How much of my food can I grow in a small garden area? This is the question I receive most frequently from residents interested in starting vegetable gardens. Like all things in life, the answer is: it depends. In this case, it depends on the size of the garden, the amount of sun, and what …
Greenhouses are available in a wide array of styles, sorts and materials. As we speak, people are turning into more environmentally pleasant, by investing extra in solar panels and energy. You will discover which you can minimize costs by investing in photo voltaic greenhouses. These generally is a worthwhile investment, since depend on a variety …