The Gardener's Guide to Growing Lemon Cucumbers
09Nov
Unveil the secrets of growing a fruitful Lemon cucumber plant. Our guide walks you through each stage, ensuring a bountiful harvest. Dive in now!
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How to Cold Stratify Seeds
06Nov
Seeds are interesting little gems! Sometimes we try and try to get them to germinate - especially those gorgeous native wildflowers - and they just won’t! What you may be missing is stratification. What is...
Why Choose Non-GMO Seeds?
17Aug
Why Choose Non-GMO Seeds? GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, have been in the news for some time now, especially in discussions of health and the environment. Some say they’re necessary to feed the world, while...
Growing Leeks
24May
Like their cousins onions and garlic, leeks are members of the Allium family, though they are harder to find, giving them a bit of a rare and special reputation. Lucky for us gardeners, growing leeks is quite simple! Their mild, delicious sweetness and helpful vitamins and antioxidants can be yours directly from your backyard.
Fertilizing and Amending the Garden
17May
When you started your garden, you probably remember the buckets and buckets of compost or soil that was moved into your beds. Or maybe you went the hugelkultur route with some logs and fallen leaves....
The Different Types of Melons: Rare & Common Varieties
20Mar
Melons are not to be ignored. That sweet, juicy flesh is undeniable in the thick summer heat no matter where you’re located. When you start growing your own melons, you open up a world of...
The Different Types of Cucumbers Explained for Home Gardeners
14Mar
Who doesn’t love the fresh crunch of a cucumber? Whether pickled and cold or sliced fresh into a greek salad, cucumbers are the crispy dream vegetable of the summer. This vegetable comes in different shapes,...
The Different Types of Kale: Curly, Lacinato & More
28Feb
What Is Kale? It seems a garden without kale is incomplete. With so many varieties, colors, textures and flavors, there is surely one to suit any taste. Some of them are so colorful and beautiful...
How to Grow Brussels Sprouts In Your Home Garden
22Feb
About Brussels Sprouts If you’ve had brussels sprouts since you were a kid, you probably love them now. If you haven’t, you’re missing out on one of the best, most underrated vegetables out there. We...
The Different Types of Beans: Best Varieties for Your Home Garden
16Feb
What Are Beans? Beans, beans, they're good for your heart! The more you eat, the more you… want to grow because there are just so many amazing varieties to try! These Fabaceae (legume family) crops...
Different Types of Strawberry Plants | Best Varietals
30Jan
The Three Main Types of Strawberries There are three different types of strawberries that all offer special considerations depending on their purpose in your garden. Understanding the differences between these types is going to be...
How to Grow Strawberries
25Jan
About Strawberries Strawberries are truly the jewels of summer - and they’re perfect for beginning gardeners! If you’ve never had a strawberry picked fresh, you’re in for a treat. There are two main types of...