How to fill a raised garden bed (and save money)
Raised garden beds are so very convenient and can be a great way to grow food on practically any land. But raised beds can be …
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Quick Start Guide to Growing Food
It is possible to grow enough food to feed your family even if you live on a small piece of property. Maybe not 100% of …
What you need to know about mulch for the vegetable garden
Using mulch in the vegetable garden isn’t just about having a prettier garden. Mulch can help control weeds, build the soil, reduce watering, and much …
DIY Irrigation Systems to Save Water in The Garden
Sometimes I feel like some of the things our family does would qualify in the list “You might be a ______ if…”; You can fill …
How much to plant to feed your family?
Knowing how much to plant to feed your family for a year is a great help when you’re planning out your garden. What one family …
Fall Gardening in Zone 9 {with links to other zones}
Unlike other zones, fall vegetable planting in zone 9 doesn’t start until sometime in September. Don’t worry, you won’t be behind, your fall garden will …
Frugal Gardening Tips: How to Save Money in the Backyard Garden
I’ve heard it over and over again, “Gardening is expensive!” Well, yes it can be. But it doesn’t have to be. Our family spends about …
How to read a seed packet
I was chatting with a new gardener recently about growing vegetables from seed and she mentioned that she doesn’t really understand how to read a seed …
Attracting Pollinators and Useful Insects to Your Garden by Creating Wildlife Habitats
Over the last few years we’ve been trying to attract beneficial wildlife to our property and more specifically to our garden. When we bought our …
Succession planting for a more bountiful harvest
Have you ever done something for years and then did an internet search on it? oh my! My head is spinning after reading all the …