Gardening is one of life’s greatest joys. But what happens when space is limited? Balconies, small backyards, and patios often feel too tight for a full garden. The good news is this: vertical gardening transforms even the smallest corner into a thriving green sanctuary. By growing upward instead of outward, you can turn bare walls, … Read more
Container gardening has opened the door for anyone to grow fresh vegetables—even without a backyard. A sunny patio or small balcony can transform into a productive mini farm. With the right vegetable choices and simple care, you can enjoy crisp greens, colorful peppers, and juicy tomatoes right outside your door. This guide walks you through … Read more
Why the Three Sisters Still Matter The Three Sisters are corn, beans, and squash. They grow together. They support each other. They feed us well. This is an old method from many Native nations. It is simple. It is strong. It still works today. We can learn a lot from it. We learn how plants … Read more
Seeds are one of the most important parts of a plant. Not only do they allow plants to reproduce, but they also contain the embryo that will grow into a new plant. Seeds are formed as part of the process of reproduction in seed plants, which includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms. In this blog post, … Read more
Outdoor planter boxes can be used for highlighting a landscape, garden, patio, balcony and the inside of your home. Outdoor planter boxes are generally used in a container garden to grow flowers, vegetables, or herbs. Most of these containers are constructed of weather resistant materials that will withstand the outdoor elements. Wood outdoor garden boxes … Read more
As oriental dishes are becoming more popular in America, so are the vegetables used in those dishes. You can grow these unusual Asian vegetables in your own organic garden. create a garden Happy Frog Citrus and Avocado Fertilizer thyme plants Mizuna: Also know as Japanese Greens, Japanese Mustard, Spider Mustard and many more. Mizuna is … Read more
Tomatoes from the grocery store shelves taste like-NOTHING! Why? Most of the tomatoes purchased from grocery stores have been harvested days before they reach the grocery, treated to turn red, and bred to stay firm and not bruise on the shelves. Plant breeding for the last fifty years has concentrated on producing a tomato that … Read more
If you’re like most gardeners, you probably consider August to be the tail end of the growing season. The truth of the matter is that it’s a great time to start your fall garden. A fall garden can produce excellent vegetables and extend your crops long after your spring planted garden is finished. The vegetables … Read more