Obtaining fresh vegetables and herbs during the winter time can be difficult in some regions without breaking the bank. Why not grow your own indoors? If you have a spare window or a room that gets a few hours of sunlight a day it is possible with the right vegetable/herb variety. Vegetables and Herbs toContinue reading “Vegetables And Herbs You Can Grow In Containers This Winter”
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Tools and Tips for Growing Plants Indoors During Winter
Being prepared for growing indoors is no small feat. There are a lot of factors that can come into play. Lighting, soil, and the container are what I consider the main things that can dampen your spirits before you even get started. I have covered below some of the things that should be considered when/beforeContinue reading “Tools and Tips for Growing Plants Indoors During Winter”
How to Prune/Trim Basil for a Better Harvest (and how to store the all the extra)
Basil is a plant that benefits greatly from regular pruning and trimming. I have laid out some of the best ways to prune your basil and keep it growing further into the season. When trimmed properly you can obtain a large batch of basil with every harvest. No matter what type of Basil you areContinue reading “How to Prune/Trim Basil for a Better Harvest (and how to store the all the extra)”
6 Things You Can Do To Improve The Efficiency Of Watering Your Garden
Properly watering your garden and ensuring you obtain the most out of every drop should be a top priority for anyone who takes water conservation to heart. Below I have listed out “6 Things You Can Do To Improve The Efficiency Of Watering Your Garden”. These are not new or by any means all inclusiveContinue reading “6 Things You Can Do To Improve The Efficiency Of Watering Your Garden”
Historical Forest Gardens – Human-made improvements that stood the test of time
Indigenous forest gardens that have not been managed for over 150 years are still standing and thriving with life. These gardens have been resistant to the advances of the surrounding conifer forests and continued to provide a vibrant feeding ground for wildlife long after the indigenous people were forced from them in the 1800s. WithContinue reading “Historical Forest Gardens – Human-made improvements that stood the test of time”
Starting your own microgreens and tips on growing
Learning to grow your own food is fun, affordable, and rewarding. Microgreens are one of the best ways to be introduced to gardening as it is small scale and the harvest is relatively quick. As most gardeners know, getting that first harvest is very inspiring for the seasons to come and can blossom into aContinue reading “Starting your own microgreens and tips on growing”
The “Three Sisters” and how you can use them today
The “Three Sisters” or milpa are an agricultural system with origins dating back to Mesoamerica. Native Americans developed this method using mostly corn, beans, and squash. Through a very symbiotic relationship(companion planting) all three of these crops flourish creating a natural biodiversity that can improve soil quality. Using the more advanced farming techniques a surplusContinue reading “The “Three Sisters” and how you can use them today”
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