I go through my box of seeds to see what I have, what I need and what needs to be tossed. Seeds have an expiration date, so you can’t keep them forever. You can always do aseed germination testso you don’t risk losing out on your favorite veggie because of bad seeds. ...
Step 5: Make Garden Bed Frame Sturdy Peter Krumhardt Take a 2x2 stake and place it at the middle point of one of the garden bed frame's outside walls. Dig or pound it into the ground, so the top of the stake is level with the top of the side rails. Fasten the stake to the r...
Some veggies do well with limited light and space, while others need plenty of sunshine and room to grow, so deciding what you'll grow in your indoor or outdoor veggie garden is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Here's a quick cheat sheet! What to grow in an indoor v...
Carrots are among the easiest garden vegetables to grow—and the most bountiful--given the right conditions. Learn to grow carrots.
If you’re new to gardening, it’s a good idea to start small and grow your garden area each year to avoid dead plants, tears, and time wasted. If you’re planning on running a self-sustaining homestead, you’ll want to make the most out of the land you have. ...
Garden geraniums Kale Kitchen herbslikebasil,marjoram,oregano,rosemary,savory, andthyme Peppers Roses Spinach Tomatoes And there are only a few plants that don’t like to be near this pungent allium. In the garden (but not the kitchen!), keep it away from asparagus, beans, and peas – it...
Add them in modest qualities along with fresh green ingredients. Or, compost them separately over one or two years as leaf mold.See how to make leaf mold here. Alternate layers of brown and green matter when building your hot compost pile, and add a few shovels full of garden soil to co...
My grandmother used to make it. One of my favorite canned veggie recipes! Reply Donita (not verified) 3 years 8 months ago Someone else mentioned that dehydrated zucchini is easy to store, but it makes a terrific gluten-free lasagna noodle without the need to rehydrate. It soaks up ...
My advice is small, but perhaps it's a step in a healthy direction...vegetable powders are my secret ingredient. My veggie-hating family/friends eat all kinds of veggies because they don't know I use them. Some powders can be bought online, though I dry and powder most of my own (...
like zone 9b where I live (includes parts of southwestern United States), where it’s almost too hot and too much work to keep things thriving in June – August. It’s easy for me to grow in the fall and winter months. I sow seeds directly into my garden bed and planters; no trans...