What Materials are Best For Raised Beds?

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

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

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...
How to Plant Garlic and Shallots in Fall

How to Plant Garlic and Shallots in Fall

Why Plant Garlic and Shallots? Growing garlic and shallots at home is a rewarding winter gardening task. Because garlic and shallots can survive cold winter weather, planting these crops in fall is a great way to improve next year’s harvest by acting now. Garlic...
How to Dry Woody Perennial Herbs at Home

How to Dry Woody Perennial Herbs at Home

Introduction Woody perennial herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme are prized for their earthy aromas and robust flavors. As fall approaches, it’s important to harvest and preserve these herbs before winter frost sets in, which can damage or kill the plants....
Compost and Fall Soil Care for Your Annual Vegetable Garden

Compost and Fall Soil Care for Your Annual Vegetable Garden

Introduction As the growing season comes to a close, it’s time to turn your attention to an often-overlooked aspect of gardening: soil care. Proper end-of-season soil maintenance is crucial for ensuring a thriving spring garden, and composting plays a vital role...