Wondering what vegetables grow in the shade? No matter where you might live, it can be tough to find the optimal conditions for growing vegetables. From shade produced by nearby buildings to hefty tree limbs that block out the afternoon sun, finding a garden plot with the perfect amount of sunlight your plants need […]
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What To Buy At The Farmer’s Market: December
Can you believe it’s almost winter? I am not ready for the nice fall weather to go away! December can be a tricky month for shopping at the farmer’s market, depending on where you live. If you live somewhere that gets FREEZING cold in the winter, like I do, you’ll be lucky if you can […]
20 Vegetables You Can Start In July For A Full Fall Harvest
It might be July, and you might be thinking your gardening window has slammed shut, but don’t despair: There’s still PLENTY you can plant for a full fall harvest. (This article is an excerpt from my #1 Amazon Best Selling book Organic By Choice: The (Secret) Rebel’s Guide To Backyard Gardening. You can grab […]
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 […]
3 Square Foot Gardening Plant Spacing Ideas
Square foot gardening plant spacing seems like it should be simple, but if you don’t take companion planting into consideration, then you run the risk of your garden turning into a total flop. NOTHING is worse than doing everything right, only to have a garden that doesn’t yield anything. Ask me how […]
What Seedlings Can You Start In February? [Planting Guide]
February is usually a dreary month, but it’s also a great month to get started on your garden (I have!). I’m sure you’re wondering “What seedlings can you start in February?,” and you might even think I’m a little bit crazy (I probably am). February is a rather ambitious time of year to start […]