As I began researching and exploring various gardening methods, I’ve been reading more and more about the Hugelkultur raised bed method. This method is a hot topic and is based on the idea of building a raised garden bed using a variety of materials, many of which you may already have on hand. As the […]
Building the Best Hugelkultur Raised Bed on Your Backyard Farm Read More »
Build and plant your own potato towers this year.
How to Plant and Grow Potato Towers for a Fun, Easy Harvest Read More »
Read below for more information on dig verus no dig gardening for beginners and how to get started in your own garden. If you are new to gardening or looking for fresh ideas to establish a new garden bed, control weeds and build healthy soil, you’ve likely come across information about the lasagna gardening method
No Dig Gardening for Beginners: Is it Better Than Digging? Read More »
Learn more about planting in Straw bales with details about preparing, planting, and the best plants to grow in your straw bale garden.
Planting in Straw Bales: Everything you Need to Know for a Better Garden Read More »
Learn more about gardening in raised beds.
Gardening in Raised Beds for Success: Everything You Need to Know Read More »
In this article, we discuss 2 tried and true gardening methods: organic gardening, without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers and traditional gardening, or laying the garden out in a large rectangle with rows. Organic gardening methods are not new and in fact they have been used since people started to garden. For centuries,
The 5 Benefits and Challenges of Traditional and Organic Gardening Read More »
Learn what seeds should you direct sow in your garden, and what seeds should you start indoors or transplant as seedlings.
Which Plants are Best to Direct Sow in the Garden Read More »
Try something new and grow unusual vegetables and exotic fruits in your garden.
Unusual Vegetables and Fruit to Grow in Your Garden Read More »
Create your own children’s garden in your backyard and keep your kids outside and entertained for hours.
10 Ideas for Planning your own Amazing Children’s Garden Read More »
Build your own bee garden to attract pollinators to your backyard farm. Find flowers that attract bees and more.
Everything you Need to Know to Grow an Amazing Bee Garden Read More »
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