Garden issues do not discriminate. Even veteran gardeners find themselves frustrated with yellowing leaves, seeds that refuse to sprout or slow growing plants at one time or another. When issues begin to arise in the garden, stay calm! Take notes on the look of the plant and the soil. It is important to check the…
If asked, our four-year-old would probably say that the most important necessities to make plants grow are water and sunlight. While this is true, we cannot forget another top, but not as obvious, aspect of a successful garden: soil. When a garden’s soil is healthy, its plants are healthy. When a garden’s soil is depleted,…
Beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in a garden. Not only are beans easy to grow, but many different types are available! Beans are frost-sensitive, so for folks who live in an area like me (Ohio), this means that starting bean plants indoors is important and maybe even necessary. Can beans be…
Planting can seem like an easy task, but when it’s time to do it, most gardeners tend to ponder on whether the seeds will sprout or not, #amiright? I also had that same question long back when I was new to gardening. This thought would occur most often when I planted wet seeds. So, do…
When I was new to composting, I was concerned about the normality of mold in my compost. I did quite a bit of research and asked other gardeners in forums about this. They gave me accurate answers and as time goes on, I have realized that mold is part of the composting process. So why…
Growing root crops is an important part of growing food for a family. Some common root crops are potatoes, carrots, onions and beets. Carrots and beets are commonly grown at the same time in the same garden. However, being that these are both root crops, the question may arise whether or not they can be…
When starting a garden for the first time, one of the first questions you may ask is if you should build a raised garden bed or start your plants right in the ground. Many different factors may influence your decision on this, so I have gathered as much useful information as possible to help you…
Tomatoes are one of the most popular gardening plants to grow. One of the most common questions people ask is the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes. I’ll admit, when I started gardening I didn’t even know these terms existed, so I’ve done a lot of research! What is the difference between a determinate and…
I often hear people say that lettuce can only be grown in the spring or fall because it would become bitter in the heat of the summer. This isn’t true at all! You can actually grow lettuce all summer long and I have completed some research and experiments of my own with great success! So…
Water is one of the main requirements for any vegetable garden’s success. I have tried many different watering methods based on information on the internet. It can be a bit confusing because everyone has a different opinion! I’m here to give the best information I have found and methods that have worked in my own…
