Have you ever wanted to add a splash of vibrant color to your garden? Learn how to grow pansies. Their bright, cheerful faces bring life to any garden and their hardy nature allows them to bloom in almost any climate. If you’re looking to add a bit of color to your garden this season, then…
Learn how to grow radishes from seed. Thinning, companion planting, harvesting, pests and diseases, and basic garden needs of this quick growing crop. On this page I’ll go over how to grow radishes from seed to harvest and why it is a really great crop for any garden. 4 reasons to grow radishes in your…
Learn how to harvest a sunflower with my unique method that uses the whole plant. Sunflower heads, stalks, leaves, even the roots. I grew two types of sunflowers in my garden this year: dwarf sunflowers that are roughly my height and then massive sunflowers that grew something like 15 feet tall! They’re huge. I love…
I experimented this year to find out what I’d like better, grow bag vs plastic pot or buckets. After a full garden season using all three containers here are my results. Spoiler alert…I tried both grow bags and plastic pots and buckets this year. For my situation so far, I prefer plastic pots or buckets….
Using an egg carton for planting seeds is a great option if you don’t have seedling trays available. But they are not totally foolproof. This is what worked for me. They are a free resource, Most of us have egg cartons or neighbors do. Planting seeds in egg cartons uses recycled material, or compostable material. …
When to harvest okra for the soft tender pods perfect for the dinner table. It only takes a few short days for an okra pod to get to harvestable size after blooming. Harvest often and look for small pods. It takes approximately 70 days for an okra plant to produce pods ready for harvest. This…
Growing Okra in my new southern garden is something I was really looking forward to! Okra grows well in hot humid climates, and can produce abundantly if treated right. I recently moved from Colorado (hot and dry) to Tennessee (hot and humid). I’d tried to grow okra in my high desert garden in with only…
Learn when and how to pick green beans. One way to know when you’ll be starting your green bean harvest is by checking the package when you plant. The package will tell you a maturity date. This will give you a general idea of when you’ll need to be ready to start picking. It might…
Knowing how to store seeds is something most gardeners will want to learn. Whether you have a huge garden or just a backyard space you often will not use up all your seeds in one season. Seeds can remain viable for years, but their performance is affected by the temperature and humidity where they are…
Everyone has their favorite vegetables, and beets are certainly one of mine! With their bright colors and high nutrient value, I think beets are one of the best crops you could grow, plus they taste great canned and pickled too. In this guide, I’ll teach you how to grow beets from seed, sharing everything you…