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
How To Heat A Greenhouse In Winter
Wondering how to keep a greenhouse warm in winter without investing in electric or fuel-supplied heating systems? Yes, it can be done. And without adding any more costs to your household budget. I mean, who needs another bill right? Right. Now, you might be wondering why bother keeping your greenhouse warm… Read Full Article
How To Ripen Green Tomatoes!
Are you staring at a bunch of over-enthusiastic tomato plants in your garden and wondering how to ripen green tomatoes without losing them to frost now that summer is over? At the end of summer, there’s always a few green tomatoes that haven’t yet started to turn red. While you can always pluck them… Read Full Article
What Can I Plant In September?
Although the gardening season is winding down, you might be wondering “what can I plant in September?” As long as you have a south-facing cold frame set up (or a hot bed would be better), you have options for crops you can grow through the winter. (For directions to build a cold frame… Read Full Article
5 Minute Hack to Dry More Herbs Faster!
Do you grow organic herbs so your chickens have them all year long? Or maybe you like making herbal teas? As you know, there’s a short window of time to harvest herbs while they’re at their peak. In a few months, they’ll all be buried under snow and frost! Right now, we have… Read Full Article
Save Seeds From Tomatoes, Beans, & Peas For A Self-Sufficient Garden!
If you’re a new gardener, chances are you’re wondering how to save seeds. Maybe you want a self-sufficient backyard farm, or loved the taste of this year’s tomatoes and want to try to grow them again next year. On our farm, we try to save seeds so we can have a consistent harvest… Read Full Article