Ready to start a vegetable garden? We're here to help. That’s why we’ve put together this Ultimate Guide to Vegetable Gardening for Beginners. In it, we'll help you figure out which type of garden you want to plant, what you want to grow, and how to take care of those plants so … [Read more...]
Using Chicken Feeders as Planters for Container Gardening
Discarded chicken feeders and waterers can be repurposed as rustic garden planters. Wooden trough feeders will work well for a season or two but then are likely to rot. Galvanized feeders and waterers will last longer and give a great look to a patio table, porch or … [Read more...]
Urban Farming Ideas
Farming in cities and towns is not a new idea – urban agriculture has been around for centuries (at least). What's new about it today are the options available to urban farmers and the types of ways that literally anyone, no matter their home's type or size, can grow food for … [Read more...]
Container Garden Watering Tips
Anyone that has tried their hand at container gardening knows that one of the most difficult aspects of growing in a container is keeping your plants watered. Container gardens need watering much more frequently that other types of gardens, especially in hot or windy areas. While … [Read more...]
How to Come Up with New Gardening Ideas
Many gardeners complain that they have trouble coming up with new ideas for their gardens. More often than not it is because we all become comfortable with what we know. Stepping outside of our normal box is sometimes difficult for seasoned gardeners. Some don’t like to try … [Read more...]