Home Grown. The Only Way To Go.
Harvesting homegrown veggies is one of the most satisfying things in the world, and even more so when you start from scratch – from seed, to be more precise. Getting those healthy, juicy tomatoes from your kitchen garden isn’t hard if you’re familiar with some basic steps. If this is your first time, we’d recommend … Read more
There’s an endless list of gardening tools, each one with its own specialty. While it’s impossible to collect them all, every gardener needs a few basic ones to keep their garden in shape. Once the harvest season is over, most gardeners are already busy preparing the garden for the next spring planting. Speaking of preparations, … Read more
If you want to try growing some fruits in your backyard, start with strawberries! They’re remarkably easy to grow and will take barely any space. Strawberries are one of the few fruits that will even grow and be just as fruitful in a container. You can literally grow them anywhere – hanging baskets, pots, or … Read more
Tomatoes are not just healthy, but they also go well with various dishes. That’s the reason why many food enthusiasts enjoy the sweet and tasty flavour of baked tomatoes. They can serve as a side dish, or they can also take the limelight and be the star of the table. You can cook them in … Read more
Clay soil doesn’t have an impressive reputation among gardeners and for good reasons. While it’s true that heavy clay soil offers more challenges than other garden soils, did you know that it’s also full of potential? So if you have clay soil in your garden, don’t lose hope. In fact, it’s high time you start … Read more
Your apple tree leaves turning yellow and falling off, and it’s not autumn! So what’s causing it, and how do you fix it? If your apple tree isn’t looking its best and you’re worried the next harvest might suffer, this post will help you out. Continue reading, and you’ll learn all about the possible problems … Read more
So, you’ve got scabby apples from your backyard tree that don’t look like the gorgeous fruits you picture when thinking of apples? Instead, they’ve got those brown or black lesions with a corky surface – yes, that’s what’s called an “apple scab,” in case you’re wondering! So what is apple scab, and can you eat … Read more
Giving you loads of fresh apples in the fall and a scenic sight and shelter throughout the rest of the year, your apple tree has stood by you for a long time. Now that it’s not looking its best, will you stand back and watch it suffer? No. Take action before you lose your humble … Read more
Water is just as crucial for your plants as it is for you. But watering can become quite a task, especially if you have a big garden to tend to. Imagine dragging a heavy watering can to the furthest corners of your garden in summers every day, sometimes twice a day when it gets too … Read more
Exploding with flavor and strong aromas, garlic isn’t just a kitchen favorite but also a popular ingredient of many home remedies. It grows easily in most climates, doesn’t require a lot of care, and takes very little space in your garden. You can even grow it in containers if a garden isn’t available. Not only … Read more