Soils are made up of four major components - inorganic particles, organic matter, water, and air. Ideally, good soil should be composed of about 50 percent inorganic and organic particles,…
How to Prepare Different Types of Soil For Your Garden
Author: Becky
Companion Plants for Your Favorite Herbs
Companion planting is the age-old practice of planting plants that "like" each other close together and separating those that "dislike" each other. Some gardeners swear by this method; others dismiss…
How to Add Calcium Back into Your Soil
Calcium-deficient soil can stunt plant growth, deter fruit blossoms, and produce poor vegetation. While gardeners feel defeated after watching fragile blossoms drop from the plants or harvesting a small produce…
The Basics of Starting Your Garden from Seed or Seedlings
A good seedling growing spot is one with bright light, preferably some direct sunlight. Seedlings may also be grown under a grow light but should be positioned only a few…
Why You Should Always Grow Tansy in Your Garden
Tansy, Tanacetum vulgare, is a popular garden perennial and has spread from its native Eurasia areas around the world. Popular as a decorative plant, Tansy is also grown not just…
Why is Garden Organization Important?
A disorganized garden will still usually produce vegetables, fruits, and flowers. You might then wonder why it is important to have an organized garden. There are many answers, but three…
How to Grow Green Veggies In Any Season
Are you interested in having fresh greens in the winter, right in your own backyard? Season extension practices can allow you to have fresh food at any time of the…
How to Build a No-Dig Garden
If you're just starting your garden out, or want to expand what you have it may be time to start looking at a raised garden bed - or a no-dig…
10 Easy Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
When you first start gardening, you may not know where to begin or what resources to look for. There's a lot more to it than just sticking a seed in…
5 Fruits You Can Grow Inside No Matter the Weather
Spring may seem like a long way off, with snow piling up around you outside. But there are a handful of tropical fruits you can grow inside. We're not just…