I thought composting and mulching was enough to maintain healthy soil. I took two soil tests from my backyard garden. A Before and an After, to see if the amendments I’ve made over the years have been effective. Many variables are responsible for the vigor of your garden, soil health being primary.
Why build an herb spiral? It takes less time than it looks, you can create microclimates and host a variety of plants and it’s an eye catching conversation starter. Guide…
A busy day on the suburban prairie. My garden chore list began with protecting tulips from bunnies, servicing tools and fencing, checking the hoses, digging hole, removing old plant material…
Charentais melons have a deeply sweet traditional cantaloupe flavor. These melons are around 2 pounds and have many variations. Guide Inside.
Compost your food scraps directly to your garden via the Dig, Drop and Cover method. Save time and feed the soil zoo!
Why do I garden, why do you garden? peace or fear?
A new season of gardening and life, another set of goals. Gardening, cooking, self improvement. Starting with the two pound tomato I am going to grow and why I think I can succeed this year.
Oh what discoveries we make when we stomp the northern garden grounds for the first time after the snow melts…
Garden season is ramping up. See the list of chores to check off your list in USDA Zone 5. Inventory and shopping are included.
Last year I grew the Large Heart Tiger Stripe Tomato, the seeds ordered from Renaissance Farm Seeds. I am growing this tomato again this year and I’ll tell you why…