After all the bloom and activity of the spring and summer vegetable gardening, autumn is often a moment of calm in the garden. If you’re lucky, the first few weeks of autumn will be an Indian summer. As the summer heat slowly gives way to the crispness of autumn, gardeners everywhere are eager to bring new life and vibrancy to their outdoor spaces. But how can you create a … [Read more...] about Techniques for a Breathtaking Autumn Garden
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How To Grow Your Own Sprouts
Growing your own sprouts is a great way to add fresh greens to your diet. You can't get any fresher than sprouts that you grow yourself which means the sprouts are going to be packed full of fresh enzymes and nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and phytochemicals. A great thing about sprouts is that everyone can grow sprouts any time of the year so if … [Read more...] about How To Grow Your Own Sprouts
Easy Flower Bed How To Tips
Is there a spot in your yard that you often walk by and think "this spot is pretty boring" or "it would be nice to add a little something here"? Well, that happened to me recently and I am loving the small flowerbed that I designed and have now planted flowers in. There are so many outside plants and flowers to choose from...something for everyone. If the word "gardening" makes … [Read more...] about Easy Flower Bed How To Tips
10 Tips On Vegetable Gardening For Beginners
Do you love the idea of growing your own organic vegetables but unsure on how to get started? Well then take a look at my top 10 tips to have you planting peppers, picking tomatoes, and be a gardening hub of information in no time. Vegetable gardening for beginners can seem daunting but you can do it with these simple tips. This blog post will provide beginners with essential … [Read more...] about 10 Tips On Vegetable Gardening For Beginners
Native Plants Landscaping- Benefits And Tips
I spent nearly four years landscaping with native plants in a state park creating a butterfly garden for visitors to enjoy. Essentially I was just transplanting wild native plants and flowers into the park's native plants landscaping area to attract beautiful species of birds and butterflies and even frogs, toads and lizards. Attracting wildlife to your yard is relatively easy … [Read more...] about Native Plants Landscaping- Benefits And Tips
The Mayapple Plant And Transplanting Mayapples
Whether you are creating edible landscaping for your homestead or you just enjoy native plants, mayapples are a great choice. Mayapples are fairly easy to grow and this edible wild food can be found for in large quantities right out in the woods. First, I will tell you some general information about the mayapple plant. For example, it is important to know that mayapple … [Read more...] about The Mayapple Plant And Transplanting Mayapples
How To Grow Blueberries: A Beautiful, Bountiful Shrub
These easy-going shrubs are beautiful and they bare blueberries within 2-3 years. I just bought mine at a nursery because early spring is the best time of year to plant them. I talked to the people at the nursery, did some online research, and consulted with my mom to find out as much as possible about the best way to plant blueberries. Here I will share the what I learned … [Read more...] about How To Grow Blueberries: A Beautiful, Bountiful Shrub