The best part about modern gardening is the trend of growing vertically. Using vertical growing techniques, many gardeners are able to grow an incredible number of vegetables in a very small piece of land. Growing vertically also helps with harvest, pruning, and maintaining which provides similar benefits to raised beds in terms of not having … Continue reading 3 Tips to Save Space in a Garden
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Growing Garlic | Types and Flavors of Garlic
Here we discuss hardneck, porcelain, and softneck varieties to help you navigate garlic bulbs to purchase. Let's dive in... Types of Garlic There are two types of Garlic: Hardneck (this includes porcelain garlic) Softneck These names come from the characteristics their stems have. Hardneck Garlic Hardneck garlic will have a very stiff stem in the … Continue reading Growing Garlic | Types and Flavors of Garlic
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Growing Beans | The Different Types of Garden Beans
Beans are a staple to many kitchens, however, choosing what beans to grow in your garden can be overwhelming because there are so many out there. Here I go into the different types of garden beans and divide them into simple categories so you can pick out beans that will work for you. Let's Dive … Continue reading Growing Beans | The Different Types of Garden Beans
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Flowers for Pollinators | Cottage Gardens
The idea to having a pollinator friendly garden is becoming increasingly popular over recent years, and for very good reason. Pollinators contribute to the majority of food crops succeeding, along with preventing soil degradation and plant extinction. As a backyard gardener or small homesteader, we know that attracting pollinators to our area helps fruit and … Continue reading Flowers for Pollinators | Cottage Gardens
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Grow Your Own Tea | Plants to Grow in a Tea Garden
Tea dates into ancient human history and is speculated to be around before coffee. Not only does tea taste good, but it can also bring many medicinal benefits to help with an assortment of ailments. And there are plenty of flowers and herbs to grow right at home in your own garden that are easy … Continue reading Grow Your Own Tea | Plants to Grow in a Tea Garden
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