Here in zone 6a New England, the growing season is so short. By the end of November, trees have shed their leaves and plants… Continue Reading → InEdibles/Gardening Fall Garden Chores: Planting Garlic I've grown my fair share of garlic in the past. It's only natural. I have giant...
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It’s easy to end up with a vast seed order after flipping through the seed catalogs on a dreary winter day. Dreaming about all the heirloom varieties thriving in your garden invokes a sense of hope and excitement for the season to come. However, ordering more than you have the time and...
A variety of vegetables can be planted and cultivated in a raised vegetable garden. Aside from personal preferences, it is advisable to research what vegetables suit a particular season or zone before planting. The gardener should also make note of the amount of sunlight and water the vegetables...
garden 26 CHAPTER 4 building great soil 32 CHAPTER 5 planting your garden 40 CHAPTER 6 growing your garden 50 Garden Maintenance Activities 56 PART II fruit & vegetable Profiles 70 CHAPTER 7 fruit & Nut gardening 74 Trees 88 Fruit Shrubs & Brambles 108 Vining & Garden Fruits 118 CHAPTER 8 ...
Green Beans (Phaselous Vulgaris), also know as String Beans are one of the most popular crops to grow in the home garden. They are highly prolific and can be easily preserved for later consumption by canning or freezing the beans. Green Beans grow in two distinct patterns, bush beans and...
Final Thoughts on When to Start Seeds in Garden Zone 8b I hope this zone 8b planting guide has been what you were looking for, and given you a better idea of when to start your seeds. Please do me a favor, and share this post on your social media, or pin it below so you can fi...
To harvest the Okra, make sure to wear gloves and long sleeves (Okra plants have small spines that can be an irritant), grab the pod and using a sharp garden knife of shears, cut it off about 1/4″ above the top. Make sure to harvest frequently, as doing so will ensure a greater...
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