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
Lowbush blueberries are easy to grow, full of flavor, and packed with antioxidants for a nutritious, sweet burst in every bite. As the name suggests, the bushes grow low to the ground, growing under 1 ½ foot at full maturity. If you’re looking for a good lowbush variety for your garden, take a look at … Read more
Almost all fruiting plants require pollination to produce fruit from flowers. They can either be cross-pollination or self-pollination in plants depending on the species, cultivar, and characteristics. Space is often a limiting factor for many gardeners. If you’re short on growing space, it will help to know what self-pollination means and how it benefits you. … Read more
Chives are beautiful herbs, grown for their mild, onion-tasting leaves and bright flowers. Chives are vigorous growers if given the optimal conditions to thrive. Near the end of the growing season, while the ground is still warm, they tend to grow into a thick, tight clump and need to be trimmed back and thinned to … Read more
Clay soil is the last thing a gardener wants in their yard. Without a doubt, it’s very hard to grow anything in clay soil, especially if you don’t want to amend it. In its raw form, clay soil is heavy, compacted, and prevents water and nutrients from moving between the soil layers. The result is … Read more
So you have some spring onions in your garden and are wondering what they’ll grow up to be. When is the right time to harvest them? Is it any good waiting for them to bulb up, or can you harvest them in spring once the shoots are tall enough? Do spring onions grow into onions? … Read more
Potatoes are one of these vegetables you can’t imagine your life without. From hashbrowns for breakfast and french fries to beat your evening cravings to baked potatoes and mashed potatoes to compliment your dinner, potatoes are a vital ingredient of several dishes you cook. Instead of running to the store each time you’re out of … Read more
Growing tomatoes in a limited garden space is nothing but easy. No wonder they’re so popular in American vegetable gardens. Not everyone has a large backyard to grow rows of tomatoes. If you have a small garden, all you’ll need is a little bit of calculation and some planning to make the most out of … Read more
Blueberries are just as nutritious as they are delicious. Fresh, homegrown blueberries are even healthier and tastier – not to mention the satisfaction of picking and eating right off the bush! Well-maintained blueberry bushes can be productive for 40 to 50 years. If you know how to care for blueberry bushes, you can enjoy a … Read more
Onions are a great vegetable to include in your vegetable garden. Seeds are cheap and there are a large number of delicious varieties available. Home-grown onions are a real treat and a basic kitchen ingredient. If like me you grow onions you will at some point get a few undersized onions. Nothing is worse than … Read more
Raspberries are popular in home gardens. Raspberries are easy to grow and produce a heavy yield if you take good care of them. Since raspberries are self-fertile, you can even grow a single bush to produce fruit. Raspberry plants are unlike many other fruits. Raspberries won’t take long to grow and will give you sweet … Read more
