There are two normal schools of thought for planting a garden planting in traditional rows and planting in "staggered" rows. A third option, often called plant-dictated or random placement, is becoming more popular. Here are the pros and cons of each approach and advice on which … [Read more...]
21 Vegetables that can grow in partial shade
Knowing where to grow your vegetables is almost as important as knowing what types to grow in the first place. Your temperature zone defines what you can easily grow, but your ultimate placement of those chosen vegetables will decide how well they'll grow for you. Here is a list … [Read more...]
Beginning Gardener’s Vegetable Seed Starting and Planting Chart
When it comes to gardening, timing is everything. It's important to know when to plant your seeds so that they can be set out into the garden at the optimum time for harvest later on. Plant too soon and young seedlings can be killed by a sudden frost. Plant too late and the plant … [Read more...]
Creating a Raised Garden
Raised bed gardens are becoming more and more popular as a way to grow flowers and vegetables. There are many reasons for this, but as their popularity grows, so do the questions surrounding how a gardener can begin utilizing them in their yard. Benefits of Raised … [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...]