This week’s podcast and corresponding article are all about how to best fertilize your tomato plants, including when to fertilize, how often, and a look at some of the best fertilizing methods to use. Tomatoes are big feeders from the soil. Not only are they heavy feeders of nitrogen, but they also require potassium, phosphorous, …
While there aren’t many hard and fast rules when it comes to gardening, there are a few simple tips that you need to keep in mind in order to have a successful harvest. One of those key tips is to rotate your garden crops every year. Have you ever had a bumper crop of green …
This week’s podcast and corresponding article cover seven big planting day secrets that can help get your garden off to an incredible start – and have you on the way to an amazing harvest this year! What you do prior to and during planting day will affect the health and growth of your garden more …
One of the most challenging tasks for any gardener is actually one of the easiest ones to perform. That task is the process of thinning out your seed crops after they germinate. If you plan on having a garden this year, your budget can start to add up quickly. Especially if you are purchasing your …
This week’s podcast and corresponding article are about how to harden off your vegetable and flower plants, and why it is so important to do so for gardening success! So what exactly does it mean to harden off vegetable plants? Whether you grow vegetable and flower plants from seed, or purchase flats from a nursery, it …
You just can’t compare the flavor and texture of homegrown baby potatoes to those you purchase in the store. With today’s tips, you will be able to plant and grow your own delicious crop of new potatoes this growing season with ease! New potatoes are not a specific variety of potatoes. In fact, they are …
Spinach is a fast-growing, cool-weather loving, versatile kitchen vegetable that also happens to be one of the easiest of all garden plants to grow! Even better, it can be grown in either the spring or fall as long as the temperatures stay cool and pleasant. It makes for a perfect early spring crop because as …
If you are looking to grow a plant that will not only produce an abundance of fruit, but one that is delicious and able to be utilized in a variety of recipes, then zucchini is the one for you! Zucchini is the perfect plant for getting the most bang for your buck. A single healthy …
Green onions are one of the easiest of crops in the garden to plant and grow from seed. Paired with their quick germination rate and short growing span, they are the perfect addition to any home garden. Especially when you consider they don’t require a lot of space to grow! Due to their shallow root …
This week’s how-to garden article and corresponding podcast are all about how to make incredible compost to help grow a great garden! As plants grow throughout the year, they quickly deplete the nutrients within the soil. Over time, the soil is less likely to be able to provide everything the plants need. This will result …