Grow Your Own Food

Vertical gardening is rapidly becoming a popular way to grow food and utilizing vertical garden kits makes it easier than ever! Vertical garden kits are a great solution for those living in an apartment or city lot who are short on gardening space. It’s also ideal for avid gardeners (like me!) who like to keep

If your garden plants are stunted and not growing well, then acquiring the best soil pH tester on the market is a great first step to diagnosing the issue! Many people forget about testing the pH of their garden soil, so make sure that you aren’t making this common mistake. Soil pH testers provide valuable

Garlic is a wonderful addition to the garden, and you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to plant and grow! As long as you follow the few key steps discussed in my article, your garlic will largely take care of itself until it’s time to harvest. I love a non-fussy plant! The best part

Your butternut squash is growing and looking great, but how do you know when it’s ready to harvest? Many first-time gardeners mistakenly pick their butternut squash too early (or too late!) and end up disappointed. Oh no! Picking butternut squash at the exact right time will ensure that they not only taste great but that

Just because you have a shady yard doesn’t mean that you can’t grow your own food! There are actually quite a few vegetables and herbs that not only survive but THRIVE in a shady location. There’s hope for you! I get it, when I started gardening, I thought I could only place my garden in

I’ll be honest, I haven’t always been a fan of mulch. I went a full 13 years – yes, you read that right – without ever using mulch in my vegetable gardens. I didn’t want to go through the hassle of locating it. I didn’t want to pay for it. I liked the look of