Do you want to garden, but you just don’t have enough time for it? I’m with you. To be honest with you, after working 40 hours a week, the last thing I want to do is garden. So there’s been many years when I just haven’t planted a garden. I decided that since I’m one… Read Full Article
It’s June…Here’s 17 Vegetables You Can Still Plant For a Full Fall Harvest!
It maybe June (can you believe we’re halfway through the year?), but there’s still plenty you can plant for a late summer/fall harvest! (This is an excerpt from my #1 Amazon Bestselling book Organic By Choice: The (Secret) Rebel’s Guide To Backyard Gardening. If you want a great resource to help you grow everything… Read Full Article
Seeding Starting Hacks That Will Make Growing a Garden Easier
Sometimes your plants might need a little bit of a head start before they will be able to grow outside in your garden. These crops might need just a little bit longer to grow before they are ready to be planted outside. Plants that have smaller seeds are especially important to start indoors because if… Read Full Article
Try These 2 Ridiculously Easy Hacks For A Healthier Garden!!
Ok, so gardening can be really hard for beginners. The first year I started gardening I remember being so frustrated that my garden wasn’t producing like I wanted it to. Gardening takes A LOT of work and patience and so it can be really frustrating for beginners when their garden isn’t doing exactly what they… Read Full Article
Grow Sunflower Microgreens As A Healthy Treat For Your Hens!
Sunflower microgreens are a delicious addition to your recipe collection, and they’re easy to grow in your kitchen. Once “mature,” you can harvest your sunflower microgreens, and their rich, nutty flavor and crunchy texture fit into every meal of the day. They pair particularly nicely with eggs at breakfast, soups, sandwiches, and wraps at… Read Full Article
10 Father’s Day Gifts Your Gardening Dad Will Love!
Father’s Day is coming up, and so I’ve started looking for gifts for the hubby. And there is absolutely nothing I love more than gardening themed gifts! I wrote a post about gardening themed gifts for Mother’s Day and I thought it would be fun to write another one for all of the dads… Read Full Article
We used Eggshells in Our Garden. It Took 2 minutes & Improved Our Tomatoes 100%
Ever see a tomato plant with the leaves dying back, or with dark brown tinting on the leaves? Or, have you ever seen a plant full of tomatoes…except all those tomatoes have brown and black spots on the ends that just seem to get bigger? These are symptoms of calcium deficiency – and your… Read Full Article
5 Pro Tips To Use Coffee Grounds In Your Garden!
Coffee grounds are one of those hidden treasures that can transform your garden. If you make a cup of coffee every day, then you have an amazing source of organic matter at your fingertips that can help you grow a healthy harvest of fresh vegetables. Coffee grounds are full of nitrogen, which as you know,… Read Full Article
How To Plant A Perennial Herb Garden
One of our goals this year is to expand our herb garden, and try to establish it as a true perennial herb garden. I’d like it if, year after year, we got as many plants as possible to voluntarily grow and produce aromatic herbs and seeds. Our hens love herbs, and it’s one… Read Full Article
When to Start Seeds Indoors Planning Guide
Ready to start your garden, and wondering when to start seeds indoors under lights? Well, I got answers for you. And it won’t even cost you a dime. This article is an excerpt from my best selling book, Organic By Choice: The (Secret) Rebel’s Guide To Backyard Gardening. You can buy it on… Read Full Article