I won’t lie, after tending my garden all spring & summer I look forward to fall harvest and less outdoor chores (although that usually just means it’s time to see to the neglected indoor chores!). Here in the Northeast, our growing season is pretty short so the chilly air means it’s time to pack in …
Build a compost bin from pallets – this is such an easy project anyone can do it and you get something useful for free! Materials you need: 5 Pallets Screws I was lucky enough to come across two pallets that had a solid sheet of pressboard on one side. I used those two for the …
Tomatoes are probably the most commonly grown backyard vegetable (or are they a fruit?). There is nothing better than a sun warmed, fresh from the vine tomato – the taste and texture blows away anything that comes from the grocery store! Additionally there are SO MANY varieties of tomatoes that you simply can not find …
How does a nice cup of Chicken Manure Tea sound? Not for you? Well it is just what your plants are craving! Chicken manure is the super food of the plant world. It has some of the highest Nitrogen-Phosphorous-Potassium ratios of any animal manure. It is loaded with beneficial microorganisms, bacteria, and organic matter your plants need to …
Growing plants from seeds is the most economical way to start a garden. It really isn’t difficult and can be very rewarding to harvest plants that you have nurtured from a tiny seed. It is also a way to choose from dozens upon dozens of different varieties of veggies – not just the 1 or …
