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Growing plants from seed is a great way to save money and a great way to grow varieties not available in local nurseries. But it can be such a disappointment when those seeds don’t sprout. There are a number of reasons your seeds aren’t germinating and most of them can be prevented, or corrected.
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You are likely familiar with wood chips, which refer to any woody material which has been broken down into small chips. Ramial wood chips, on the other hand, may be new to you. Also known as arborist wood chips, ramial wood chips are made from small diameter (under 3″) tree branches and often include the fresh leaves of the tree.
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Wood chip gardening, also known as the Back-to-Eden method of gardening, has gained popularity in recent years. It’s done so for good reason, but many people give up after just a season or two because they are not implementing the process correctly.
Here are 10 common mistakes that people make when wood chip gardening; this will help you to proceed with success in your gardening journey.
While I love foraging and eating wild mushrooms, when it comes to growing my own mushrooms, I am completely inexperienced. Thanks to the new book, Growing Mushrooms for Beginners, by Sarah Dalziel-Kirchhevel, this will be the year to remedy that. Continue Reading
A raised bed is simply a freestanding garden bed built on top of existing soil or grass and is used for no-dig gardening. It generally is framed in to keep the soil confined and can vary in size. A path is built alongside the garden bed; stepping into the bed is strongly discouraged to keep the soil from compacting. Continue Reading
Gardening has been a life-long passion for me, and I’m always looking to learn something new. And while I’ve used cold frames, low tunnels and frost-cloth, my experience can’t compare to author Nike Jabbour. The information in her gorgeous new book, Growing Under Cover is extensive, covering all the bases. Continue Reading