Are you new to gardening? Do you feel overwhelmed by the sheer variety of vegetable varieties out there in the seed catalogs? Do you feel bewildered in the seed section of the local nursery? Don't despair! You are not alone! In this post, I'll take you … [Read more...] about How To Choose Vegetables To Grow In Your Garden
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How to Grow Brussels Sprouts and How I Suck at Growing Them
Do you feel that seed catalogs have lied to you with promises of easy to grow Brussels Sprouts? Have you planted them but grown nothing but leaves which left your family devoid of Brussels Sprouts around the holidays? Well, I'm laying down a challenge for hapless … [Read more...] about How to Grow Brussels Sprouts and How I Suck at Growing Them
13 Enchanting Heirlooms You Should Grow
Heirloom plants are fascinating to me; they are full of color, vibrancy and make the garden feel magical. This post is 13 enchanting heirloom plants which you should try growing in your garden this season. … [Read more...] about 13 Enchanting Heirlooms You Should Grow
How To Grow Potatoes
February is here and that means I have one thing on my mind and it isn't Valentine's Day; it's POTATOES! I'm all about how to grow potatoes this month and my growing season is well underway already. Read on to find out how to grow potatoes in your garden. … [Read more...] about How To Grow Potatoes
New Chicken Yard With A Permaculture Twist
I like to give my backyard chickens plenty of room to move about in but there are a couple of downsides to letting them free range throughout the whole yard. I'm going to use my skills as a Permaculture Designer to create a chicken friendly yard for them! … [Read more...] about New Chicken Yard With A Permaculture Twist
Why Hybrid Seeds Are Not The Seed Of Evil
Hybrid seeds aren't always bad and this post is going to tell you the differences between types of seed available to buy and grow to help you choose the right plants for your garden. … [Read more...] about Why Hybrid Seeds Are Not The Seed Of Evil
What To Start Growing In January
There are lots of seeds you can sow in January even thought winter is well under way. Now the winter solstice has passed, the days are starting to get longer meaning you can start growing plants right now. … [Read more...] about What To Start Growing In January
My Biodynamic Gardening Experiment
Biodynamic gardening is a holistic, ecological, and ethical approach gardening and 2018 will be an interesting year in the garden as I experiment more with biodynamic gardening as I build my skills as a permaculture designer in my own backyard. … [Read more...] about My Biodynamic Gardening Experiment
Designing a Permaculture Orchard: How to Grow More Food In Your Backyard
A permaculture orchard in your backyard is a great way to be able to grow more food and for those of you who are into prepping, a food forest is a stealthy way to grow food. Read on to find out how to grow a backyard permaculture orchard. … [Read more...] about Designing a Permaculture Orchard: How to Grow More Food In Your Backyard
How To Trial Plants In Your Garden And Why You Should
Gardening provides great freedom in the choice of plants available and this winter, the seed catalogs arriving in the post with new plants for the next season show a snapshot of the choices available in glorious color printing. Read on to find out what new varieties of … [Read more...] about How To Trial Plants In Your Garden And Why You Should
