These top 10 greens to grow in the garden will ensure you've got lots for smoothies, salads and side dishes! Cool-weather leafy vegetables are perfect to add to your early spring and fall planting list. This list of leafy greens is not only full of nutrients, but will be a great addition to your garden. Whether you are looking to grow … [Read more...]
How to Grow Brussel Sprouts
Here's how to grow Brussel Sprouts in your vegetable garden! Brussels sprouts may be small, but they are a delicious vegetable that is very rewarding to grow in your garden. They are members of the cabbage family and are a cool-weather crop. If you want to have success growing brussels sprout plants, read this post for tips and guidance on how to get started! They … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Water Consumption in the Garden
Looking for a good source to learn how to reduce water consumption in the garden? This post has lots of ideas that will teach you how to use less water when growing your own plants at home! How Can I Use Less Water in the Garden? It's becoming increasingly clear that gardeners around the world need to plan for a drier future. Growing populations and shrinking water supplies in regions from … [Read more...]
How to Store Onions
Learn How to Store Onions to make sure your latest crop or grocery store purchase lasts as long as possible! The cooler days of late Fall are perfect for digging up the root crops you grew in this years garden. Potatoes, onions, carrots and other root crops are all ready to be harvested. After they are harvested, potatoes and carrots can go right into storage, provided they are dry. Onions … [Read more...]
Planning A Vegetable Garden
Planning a vegetable garden? A productive and thriving garden doesn't happen by accident. It takes planning and thoughtful prepping. Winter and early spring are the perfect times of year to finalize plans for the gardens. Planning a vegetable garden is an important part of ensuring there is enough food in the cold room for the winter. This planning is just one of the things I love about … [Read more...]
How to Plant Garlic Cloves – Growing Garlic Part 1
Here are our best tips for how to plant garlic cloves in your vegetable garden! Garlic is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in your garden or in containers. And it is wonderful to use in all kinds of cooking recipes, plus it's also very healthy for us. Garlic doesn't take up much room at all so you can either plant a bed of garlic cloves in a corner of your garden or tuck a dozen … [Read more...]
How to Save Pea Seed for Planting Next Year
You can easily save pea seed to plant next year! Here's how... Who doesn't love to eat fresh garden peas? There's nothing like snapping a ripe pea pod right off the vine, opening the pod and grabbing a handful of peas to eat. Peas are so easy to grow and it's also really easy to start seed saving to sow the following year. We grow lots of sweet peas so we will have lots for eating … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Use and Preserve Rhubarb
Looking for ways to use and preserve Rhubarb? I've got delicious recipes for you! Spring on a northern homestead, what a wonderful time of year! In many gardens, the first small harvests begin to happen. Along with Asparagus and Jerusalem Artichokes, another early plant in our gardens is Rhubarb, which we usually start picking in June. Read on to find lots of great rhubarb recipes. Want more … [Read more...]
How Big of a Container Does a Pepper Plant Really Need?
Ever wondered what size of container for pepper plants is the best? We enjoy growing peppers in our greenhouse. We plant some in the vegetable garden but we also grow peppers in containers. If you're wondering what size of container for pepper plants is the best for growing thriving plants, here's the ideal. Choose a pot that is at least 8 inches; a 2 gallon pot is the right size. If possible, … [Read more...]
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