Direct sowing time: Plant seeds after the danger of frost is past and when temperatures average 70-85°F (21-29°C). Use black plastic sheeting or black plastic mulch to warm the soil early in the season and conserve moisture in hot weather. Protect young plants with floating row covers ...
You don't need much! Just a small scoop of each food you choose. Yes, the cashier might think you're crazy for getting $.08 of nutritional yeast flakes or $1.07 of goji berries, but that's ok. Don't have access to a bulk food section? Check your pantry for things like: oats...
Thatch is a buildup of grass stems, roots, and leaves that become a tightly woven layer between the growing blades and the soil. A healthy amount of thatch is normal and makes your grass more resilient. When too much thatch builds up, it keeps water from seeping into the ground. How to...
Note:Too much nitrogen may cause excessive vegetative growth. If you are using plastic mulch, apply fertilizer through drip irrigation or apply fertilizer to the side of the row. For bigger fruits, restrict to five or six per plant, pinching off the extra flowers that develop. Eggplant may fa...
Nothing beats the satisfaction of growing your own garden. Flowers smell more fragrant, fruits taste much sweeter, and plants look much greener when you’ve grown them yourself! As a result, planting is becoming more popular than ever as a relaxing hobby and source of food. ...
Can I use whole leaves as mulch? As tempting as it might be to just scoop up some leaves and add them to your garden beds, this won’t work. If you do this, the leaves will become matted and this could actually hurt your garden instead of helping it. ...
I can’t think of another vegetable that provides as much fun and entertainment as a pumpkin. And if you learn how to grow pumpkins, you’ll get to watch the magic all summer long, and save yourself some money come fall. Pumpkins can be quite expensive!
Pumpkins are one of the most rewarding crops to grow. From planting seeds in spring to harvesting big, beautiful fruits in fall, every step of the journey
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We tested easy ways for planting potatoes. Whether it is in containers or straight in the ground, you can raise a bountiful harvest.