Tomatoes are included in probably 99% of people's gardens. But a lot of people don't plant them into the ground correctly which then affects how productive they are later. Here we discuss how to properly plant and fertilizer your tomato plants, so you have a strong, productive harvest later. Let's Dive In... How to Plant … Continue reading Planting Tomatoes for high harvests and better health
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Spruce Tip Syrup | Stovetop Method | Cottage Pantry Recipe
Spruce tips come and go in a flash in the late spring and early summer. What many people don't know is that they hold valuable vitamins like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Magnesium. But spruce tip harvesting is very seasonal and must be harvested at the right time. Here we will discuss the best way … Continue reading Spruce Tip Syrup | Stovetop Method | Cottage Pantry Recipe
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Mixing Flowers and Herbs to create a Cottage Garden Bed
The best aspect of cottage gardening is that no matter how small or large the cottage garden becomes, you can always assure that there is something to harvest and enjoy during your visit. Here we look at three ways to mix HERBS and FLOWERS for your cottage garden beds this summer so you can get … Continue reading Mixing Flowers and Herbs to create a Cottage Garden Bed
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Phenology | The art of Listening to Nature to Plant your Garden
Here we discuss what phenology is, the dark side of zoning maps, and how to integrate this practice into your own garden. Lets Dive In... Phenology: Definition and a very short History Long before the weather channels or agriculture zone maps, gardeners took to the changes of nature to dictate when it was time to … Continue reading Phenology | The art of Listening to Nature to Plant your Garden
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Garden Method Overview: Raised Beds | Traditional, Container, and Hügelkultur Hills
Raised bed gardening is a modern adaptation that has taken on popularity like a storm. They offer gardening to be more accessible and easier while allowing gardeners to grow a full garden. With these attributes, anyone can see why beginner vegetable gardeners are interested. But is using raised beds in your garden right for you? … Continue reading Garden Method Overview: Raised Beds | Traditional, Container, and Hügelkultur Hills
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How to Prune Tomato Plants
By simply cutting off extra suckers and lower leaves you can give your tomatoes the best chance at fighting of disease, mildew, and pests. But not all tomatoes need pruning! Here I go into which tomato plants need pruning and how to make the cuts. So let's dive in... Pruning Tomato Plants | What Tomato … Continue reading How to Prune Tomato Plants
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Worthwhile Vegetables to Grow | 10 Vegetables that are the Backbone to Gardening
This list is aimed to give anyone a well-rounded garden. These are practical vegetables that are commonly used in anyone's kitchen and are easy to preserve when there's abundance. No matter if you start from seed or plants starts, these 10 vegetables are worthwhile to add to your garden every single year. Let's Dive In.. … Continue reading Worthwhile Vegetables to Grow | 10 Vegetables that are the Backbone to Gardening
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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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