Growing a vegetable garden can be a rewarding activity, but it can also be hard work. Some of this hard work does not come from you though, some of it comes from pollinators. Without pollinators, you will not have a…
Growing fresh vegetables in your own backyard is a great way to ensure fresh, healthy, toxin-free produce for you and your family. Most gardeners spend long hours deciding what to grow and how to provide the best growing conditions for…
Mulch is comprised of a layer of organic or inorganic material that is spread over the soil’s surface as a covering. Many gardeners utilize this mulch in their vegetable gardens for multiple reasons. Certain Mulches are used to acquire different…
Vegetable gardening has become a prevalent trend. Not only are these gardens established to save money, but people, in general, are much more health-conscious when it comes to food. We no longer grab anything in the supermarket without having a…
If you grow plants from the squash family on the east coast, chances are you’ve run into problems with the small orange lady beetle and wondered how to get rid of it. This insect is known as a squash beetle…
Peppers are the second most popular homegrown plant. One important aspect of gardening is pruning; pruning your peppers can be very beneficial to their growth. The methods used for pruning depend on your plant’s season, whether it is early, mid…
To establish a solid foundation, you have to decide where exactly that foundation will be. When it comes to gardening, that foundation can take the form of either a raised bed garden or an in-ground garden – or a combination…
Turning organic matter into nutrient-rich compost for your garden is essential because it is an environmentally friendly and cheap way to fertilize your garden. There are so many environmental issues worldwide adding to the importance of nutrient-rich soil for food…
If you are interested in vegetable gardening, composting should be a staple of your growing system. The soil is the foundation of every garden. Composting has many benefits for vegetable gardens, the environment, and the overall health of the planet.…
Composting is the process of decomposition and recycling organic materials to create a soil-like material called compost that is a great soil amendment for vegetable gardens. I have a lot of pine trees in my yard and have piles of…
