By Bethany Hayes Homeowners typically lay mulch around their house landscaping, but you might not think about laying organic mulch in your vegetable garden. Organic mulch is a bit different than the thick wood chips you can find bagged at the garden center, and it offers many … [Read more...]
Seeds vs. Starter Plants: Which Should You Choose?
By Erin Marissa Russell When you’re planning what to grow each season in your garden, there’s an additional choice you may not have considered: whether to grow each plant from seeds or starter plants. Each gardening method has its benefits as well as its drawbacks, and they … [Read more...]
Vegetables vs. Grains, an Explanation
By Erin Marissa Russell Most of us think we have a pretty clear idea about the difference between vegetables and grains, but how do the two categories stack up against one another? It isn’t as clear how vegetables and grains differ when it comes to the roles they play in our … [Read more...]
Vegetables vs. Legumes, Explained
By Erin Marissa Russell Most gardeners (and people in general) know what vegetables are, and most of us also know that beans are legumes, but what is the difference between vegetables and legumes? Aren’t beans vegetables, too? What makes a vegetable a vegetable and a legume a … [Read more...]
12 Easy Herbs for Beginner Gardeners
By Matt Gibson Have you always wanted to start your own herb garden but are afraid that you don’t have what it takes to keep plants alive? Well, you’re not alone. Many people who would love to grow herbs hesitate in getting started because they have had bad luck with growing … [Read more...]
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