What’s the number one worst thing when you think of a garden? I think of weeds. Tall weeds, short weeds, using a hoe to uproot the tiny ones, covering bare ground in as much grass clipping mulch as possible. But what if I told you there was another way to decrease weed pressure that would also result in more produce? Three years ago my jaw would have dropped a little bit. But now, I can’t wait to share with you how I maintain a relatively weed free garden with little weeding work and also grow … [Read more...] about High Intensity Garden Spacing
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Overcoming Failure in the Garden
Breathe, my perfectionist friend. We’re about to dive in and talk about failure. I know, I know. You strive to do all the things right and you want your garden to be just as perfect as can be. But can I let you in on a secret? No matter how many “right” things you do, you will have some failure in the garden. And that’s ok! I’m a perfectionist. And I know a ton of perfectionists. Failure can be such a hard thing to grasp when you always strive for things to be “just so”. If you’re like me, … [Read more...] about Overcoming Failure in the Garden
How to Grow Tall, Strong, and Productive Tomato Plants
Ah, tomatoes… Probably my favorite thing to grow in my garden every year! They have so many interesting qualities, there are so many differing varieties to choose from, and they help make delicious BLT’s… What’s not to love?! But when I talk to friends, I don’t get the same enthusiasm. Some say their tomatoes don’t grow very tall. Some say their plants get diseased and die. Some follow with their plants just don’t produce very well. A fairly well-known fact is that tomato plants can easily … [Read more...] about How to Grow Tall, Strong, and Productive Tomato Plants
How to Start a Garden from Scratch
You just moved and your new home doesn’t have a garden space. Or maybe you've never had a garden. Perhaps you want to grow your own produce at home. It may be that you want to can your food at home. It could be that you like the idea of having a hobby. Honestly, the reasons are endless for starting a garden from scratch. In fact, in the current day, many homes don’t even have a garden to begin with. So, if you want to garden, you might need some tips for exactly how to start one from the very … [Read more...] about How to Start a Garden from Scratch
2020 Garden – Seed Reviews
The first year I grew my own garden plants from seed…2020. I learned a lot and along the way I also found some keepers that will definitely be grown again in 2021. All in the efforts for long-term sustainability. Seeds for Sustainability I decided to start my garden almost completely from seed in 2020 with the main goal of long-term sustainability and savings. I’m a money saver, so the very thought of putting up a good bounty of food literally from pennies screamed my name. My mom had … [Read more...] about 2020 Garden – Seed Reviews