Intercropping is a farming technique in which multiple crops are grown together in the same field. This method has been used for centuries and has numerous benefits for the soil, crops, and the environment. Here are some of the benefits Read More …
Category: Garden Tips and Ideas
5 Organic Farming Techniques for a Thriving Harvest
Organic farming is a method of agriculture that prioritizes the use of natural processes and materials to cultivate crops. This approach not only benefits the environment, but also results in healthier and more flavorful produce. Here are five organic farming Read More …
Container Gardening: Top 10 Reasons To Grow in Containers.
I love container gardening. As spring approaches, now is the time I get all my containers ready and even do some spring growing. Container gardening can be a solution to many problems, and is quite enjoyable. I am sure you Read More …
Azospirillum Brasilense Bacteria (Azos) And Why Every Gardner Needs It.
Once again this is an example of how one must feed the SOIL not the plant. Nature has already thought of everything you need and provided it somehow, all you have to do is learn to restore what has been Read More …
Top 5 Reasons To Use Mycorrhizae, Friendly Fungi And Fabulous Friends For Gardeners
Do you want way to naturally and organically produce more food from your garden or farm. Well, nature provides. Mycorrhizae is a fungi that will rock the roots of most plants and show a HUGE gain in size and yield. In Read More …
I Never Knew That! -Sweetgum Balls
I Never Knew! You know, the super magical thing about the internet is that it can make you the bearer of almost instant knowledge on just about anything. This comes in handy when you hang out with kids. The ‘aha, Read More …
Fast Friday Tip-Tomatoes on Newspaper
When you are collecting tomatoes every day, they start taking up a lot of counter space. As they wait for their end (eaten fresh, juice dripping down your chin? sauced? roasted?), set them out on a layer of newspaper. Make sure each Read More …
Fast Friday Tip: Panty Hose Tomato Ties
Don’t spend another dime on fancy tomato ties from the garden center! Panty hose work perfectly for the task of keeping wayward vines trained where you want them. I’ve always kept store-bought ties like the ones pictured below Read More …
Fast Friday Tip: Lettuce Lattice
Lettuce lattice….trying saying that 3 times fast! Okay, I just did. It’s not actually very difficult. 🙂 Even less difficult is using scrap lattice in your garden. This is a very simple idea I found to help protect your Read More …
Sturdy Tomato Trellis
Earlier in the spring I’d posted a short note about making a cat’s cradle for tomatoes. Though I am still using cages in my raised beds, I’m always looking for ideas for when my garden will expand into bigger areas. Read More …