This A to Z guide includes growing information for warm season vegetables: green beans, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, peppers, summer and winter squash, tomatoes, and watermelon.
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Guide to Growing Cool Weather Vegetables Part 2
Part 2 includes growing guides for cool season vegetables: lettuce, mustard greens, onion, parsnip, peas, potatoes, radishes, spinach, and Swiss chard. Find Part 1 here.
Continue ReadingOrganic Insect Control for Your Vegetable Garden
Are insects wreaking havoc in your garden, but you want to avoid harmful chemicals? Don’t be discouraged, because there are effective techniques and natural remedies to keep those pests at bay, without compromising the health of your plants or the environment.
Continue ReadingGuide to Growing Cool Weather Vegetables Part 1
Part 1 includes growing guides for cool season vegetables: asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, garlic, and kale. Find Part 2 here.
Continue ReadingYour Seeds Aren’t Germinating? Here’s Why
Germination Issues – Seeds Aren’t Sprouting
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.
Continue ReadingWhat are Ramial Wood Chips and How to Use Them
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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