by Jennifer Poindexter Do you like the idea of growing your own wheat? You might wonder what the possibilities are with this crop. If you aren’t going to make your own flour, you could use wheat as a cover crop. It provides a variety of benefits that could help your garden. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Oats as a Garden Cover Crop
by Jennifer Poindexter Oats aren’t what many would consider a common crop. However, many gardeners are embracing them because oats make a wonderful cover crop. If you’re going to use them in your garden, it’s vital that you understand how to grow and plant oats. You’ll … [Read more...]
Growing Winter Rye as a Garden Cover Crop
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever considered growing your own grain? Winter rye is one of the easiest grains to grow, and it offers many benefits. There are many reasons for growing grains. One of the main reasons gardeners grow them is as a cover crop. If you’re … [Read more...]
How to Use Cover Crops with a Home Garden
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever wondered how to use cover crops in your garden? Whether you need to revamp a large garden area, or if you’re trying to garden organically, utilizing cover crops could be a great benefit to you. If you’re new to this idea, you’ve come to … [Read more...]
Winter Cover Crops Common Questions, Answered
by Matt Gibson Cover crops, also known as green manures or catch crops, are plants that should be planted during the winter in areas of your garden that would otherwise remain bare during the freezing season. Good cover crops not only protect the soil from erosion over … [Read more...]