By Jennifer Poindexter Tomatillos are some of my favorite garden treasures. These frequently overlooked crops make some of the most delicious salsa. If you’re a fan of salsa verde, or other delicious recipes which include tomatillos, you should consider growing them. What’s … [Read more...]
15 Tips for Growing Peppers Faster
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy growing your own peppers? Would you like a few tips to speed up the process from planting to harvest? If so, you’re in the right place. Though it’s true that nature must take its course many times when gardening, there are also some … [Read more...]
How hard is it to grow mushrooms at home?
QUESTION: How hard is it to grow mushrooms at home? I keep reading about all the health benefits of mushrooms, but they're pretty expensive at the store and I'm interested in growing my own. ANSWER: Growing mushrooms can be as simple as the method you choose. Some people like … [Read more...]
Tomatoes and Garden Lime: Benefits and Potential Problems Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell Are you curious about using garden lime for tomatoes? Want to know how to do it, as well as the benefits and potential problems of tomatoes and garden lime? Just keep reading. We’ve prepared this article to guide you every step of the way. … [Read more...]
Raised Bed Gardens vs. Traditional In-Ground Gardens – How to Decide
By Matt Gibson If you are just starting up a garden on a new property or just getting around to building your garden on an old property, you may be wondering about whether it would be more beneficial to build raised beds or to simply plant directly in the ground instead. … [Read more...]