Container gardening is an important aspect to know about gardening. Many gardeners live in areas or have different situations where in-ground gardens are just not an option. Container gardening may be ideal for individuals who live in apartments, elderly people, children or people who simply do not have enough space for an in-ground garden. Not…
Starting a garden can be a bit overwhelming. Many beginner gardeners get caught up in thinking that creating a garden will take a great deal of time and money. I’m here to tell you that gardening doesn’t have to take much time or money! When gardeners are resourceful and research well, they can easily grow…
A good amount of insect life is very beneficial in a garden. Earthworms help cultivate and provide nutrients to soil and bees pollinate. Soil should contain a good amount of beneficial life. (See this article for desired amounts of insect life). However, any garden can also be raided by unwanted pests. Checking over the garden…
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…
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…
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…
