The best way to grow incredible vegetable and flower transplants from seed is by starting with incredibly rich and fertile soil – and there is no better way to do that than by taking the time to make your own seed starting soil right at home! Not only is making your own seed starting soil …
One of the easiest ways to enjoy fresh, crispy lettuce – even in the middle of a cold, blustery, snowy winter – is by using a simple, space saving hydroponic kit to grow it indoors! When the cold of winter arrives, for many gardeners, it spells the end of home grown fresh salads. Although you …
Did you know that saving your egg shells and used coffee grounds is one of the best ways to easily power your garden and flowerbeds next spring and summer? And even better – all for free! Many might think of egg shells and coffee grounds as just a simple byproduct of a morning breakfast. But …
While they might not be your typical houseplant, did you know that you can actually grow tomatoes indoors all winter long? Not only is it possible, but it’s the perfect way to have fresh tomatoes even as the snow flies outside your window! Tomato plants are almost always thought of as an “outside” plant. The …
Did you know that what you do with your old, dying tomato plants in the fall can make a huge difference in the overall health of the soil in your garden – and how your tomato plants perform next year? It’s true! Believe it or not, there are actually a few critical mistakes that many …
If you want to grow bigger, better and more tastier onions than you ever thought possible – then the best thing you can do is plant your onions this fall – and not next spring! Most gardeners are very familiar with planting onions in the springtime. But as it turns out, fall is actually the …
If you are looking for a great way to stretch your gardening budget for next year, then you need to consider saving the tomato seeds from the tomatoes coming from your garden right now. Not only can it allow you to have free seeds for next year – it can also help you grow even …
One of the best ways to ensure an amazing harvest of garlic next summer is to plant your garlic bulbs in the fall. Not only will it help you to grow and harvest bigger bulbs next summer than planting them in the spring, they will also be more flavorful too! While you can plant garlic …
When you plant a garden during the summer, you can extend your harvest long into the cooler fall months. Not only is it easy to start new plants during this time, but it is also inexpensive and way more successful than you might think! There is so much focus and emphasis on getting seeds and …
Looking for great ways to use a big harvest of cherry tomatoes this year? Despite their tiny size, cherry tomatoes are just as delicious and versatile as their larger cousins – if not more! Even though they might be small, cherry tomatoes are packed full of robust tomato flavor. In addition, they are one of the …