QUESTION: How can I keep my vegetable garden watered on vacation without help? None of my neighbors are available and my family lives pretty far away. I don't want my garden to die! - Ronnie A ANSWER: This is a common question among gardeners and something I’ve had years of … [Read more...]
What can I do about waterlogged areas of my vegetable garden?
QUESTION: What can I do about waterlogged areas of my vegetable garden? The best spot in my back yard that gets the most direct sunlight also happens to not have very good drainage, so I'd like to fix that. - Agnes G ANSWER: If you have waterlogged areas in your garden, the … [Read more...]
What is a bag garden?
QUESTION: What is a bag garden? Is it literally growing vegetables in a bag? What kind of bag? -Jacob R. ANSWER: There are multiple ways to grow a bag garden. To begin, you must have a bag. This can mean that you either purchase a bag of soil or you purchase a linen, burlap, … [Read more...]
What type of cucumber is used for cornichons?
QUESTION: What type of cucumber is used for cornichons? I'd love to make some of these this season but regular cucumbers get too big. - Jessie V ANSWER: Before we dive into the type of cucumbers used to make cornichons, let’s first discuss what cornichons are and what makes … [Read more...]
Do Coffee Grounds Keep Squirrels Away?
By Erin Marissa Russell Want to find out whether coffee grounds will keep squirrels away? The simple answer is yes—when used properly, coffee grounds can keep squirrels at bay. Find out how best to use them here. Squirrels are fun to watch in the yard, but they can really … [Read more...]
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