Water is one of the essential elements for plant growth. Many people tend to overcomplicate watering with unnecessary details. Sure, every plant is different, but let’s simplify things and look at the basics of moisture management.
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NOW is the time to plant your Victory Garden. Planting is something I’ve written about quite often on our blog so I didn’t feel like I needed to reinvent the wheel for this blog post. However, I thought it might be helpful to share those posts in one convenient place.
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This week it’s time to PREPARE FOR BATTLE! … Ur um. Till up your garden. So if you’re an experienced gardener with a plot or raised beds already prepared, this is pretty easy. However, what if you’re just starting with a patch of grass?
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This spring we’re focusing on a crash course in vegetable gardening. Specifically, we’re growing Viral Victory Gardens. So where do we start? We need to start with a plan.
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Gardening has shaped the world around us. Since the beginning of time we have been gardening, and our gardening tools have found use well beyond the fields. It is amazing what you can do with a stick. Add a bit of steel to the end of that stick and you can change the world … or at least conquer it.
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We are at war. The enemy is invisible, and we know the best way to fight it is to stay home. It’s extremely hard, we’re all wading into the unknown together … apart.
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During the winter, I read a great book about one man’s life and death struggle … to grow potatoes. It turns out all you need to survive on Mars is potatoes, water, oxygen, and a supply of Disco music. In this post we’re going to help you bring out your inner Mark Watney as we take a look at growing potatoes.
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Gardening is not cancelled this year. In fact, it’s probably one of the healthiest things you can be doing right now.
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Garlic, although some might find its stench overwhelming, I love the stuff. There is something just so irresistible about the aroma of roasted garlic. It is so captivating with its powerful notes, and it has long been used as a flavor booster in foods all over the world. It has the power to liven up any dish and treat some of the most common ailments.
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Fruit trees such as apples, pears, cherries and plums need regular pruning in their first few years to develop healthy growth and properly spaced branches. Then they should only require minor pruning there-after.
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A native of Polynesia, pothos plant (epiremnum aureum) has become perhaps one of the most ubiquitous indoor plants. It is so easy to care for that is has become as common in offices as water coolers and copiers.
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Every Valentine’s Day I face a dilemma. My wife is allergic to flowers. Roses are a nice gesture, but usually result in sneezing. Last year I wanted to find a hypoallergenic solution that would also be an undeniably Valentines-esque gift.
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