First Frost: Making the Most of the End of the Season
First Frost: Making the Most of the End of the Season As the nights get colder, the first frost signals a natural turning point in the garden. When temperatures dip to 32°F (0°C), tender plants begin to shut down. Knowing which crops are most affected — and what to do...
How to Plan Your Perfect Spring Garden
Spring gardening is an exciting time of year. Can you picture harvesting and eating fresh produce from the garden for the first time after a cold winter? To enjoy a productive spring season, we recommend planning ahead. Often gardeners miss the window for spring...
From Resolutions to Results: How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring Planting
New Beginnings in the Garden New Year’s resolutions are the perfect opportunity to focus on creating a sustainable and fulfilling lifestyle. Whether your aim is to spend more time outdoors, build lasting family memories, or improve your health, starting your own...
Community Gardens: Growing Education and Abundance
This time of year always serves as a necessary change of pace after a busy and fruitful summer. Nature turns inward, directing energy and attention toward preserving resources and preparing for renewal in Spring. Invited by nature, we humans seem to follow suit. For...
How to Design a Garden That Keeps Critters Out
Designing a thriving edible garden starts with understanding the local wildlife. The types of critters in your garden - like deer, groundhogs, or rabbits - will influence your garden’s fencing needs and protection strategies. From there, you can design a garden that...
Raised Bed Garden Planning: Layout and Strategies for a Thriving Garden
After selecting the perfect location for your raised bed garden, it’s time to plan your layout and decide on the size of your space. This will depend on your gardening goals, the landscape, and existing garden infrastructure. Consider how you plan to cook with your...
The Ultimate Guide to Picking a Location for Your Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Planning an edible garden is an exciting endeavor - however, it can be easy to get bogged down in logistics. Before building, it’s important to select a site where your edible crops will thrive year-round. A well-planned garden meets both practical and personal needs,...
What Materials are Best For Raised Beds?
Raised bed gardening is an accessible, effective way to grow your own food. However, the materials used in your raised beds significantly impact the garden’s durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. This post explores the pros and cons of common raised bed...
Why You Should Start Growing Food in Raised Beds
Starting a home vegetable garden is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming, especially with all the different setup options out there. Raised beds are an ideal choice for many beginners because they simplify so much of the growing process, making it easy to...
Container Gardening Pros and Cons
Starting a Container or Raised Bed Garden Starting a garden is an exciting way to cultivate your own food, connect with nature, and create a personalized outdoor space. Whether you're working with a spacious backyard or a small patio, choosing the right gardening...