With well over 100 different varieties of cucumbers around the world, there are plenty of choices for the home gardener to choose from. Cucumbers are often pickled or eaten fresh, and the varieties offered today cater to these practices in the kitchen, with cucumbers that were bred to do well in pickling, have good taste … Continue reading Growing Heirloom Cucumbers | How to Choose Cucumber Seeds for your Vegetable Garden
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How to pick Lettuce, Kale, Spinach, Collards Seeds to Grow at Home | Growing Heirloom Vegetables
No matter if your leafy green of choice is kale, chard, or lettuce, growing greens is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in a garden. There are thousands of heirloom greens (50+ year old varieties) that offer several different flavors, colors, nutrient density, with consistently. But since seed companies can offer a lot of … Continue reading How to pick Lettuce, Kale, Spinach, Collards Seeds to Grow at Home | Growing Heirloom Vegetables
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How to Shop for Tomato Seeds | Growing Heirloom Tomatoes at Home
Now a days, if you want heirloom tomatoes to eat and cook with then you are going to have to grow them yourselves at home. Did you know there are about 10,000 tomato varieties!? Yes, 10,000. Grocery stores only hold about 5 different kinds, if we are lucky (with most being hydroponically grown to boot). … Continue reading How to Shop for Tomato Seeds | Growing Heirloom Tomatoes at Home
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Tomato Companion Plants | Permaculture Garden Bed
Your tomato bed is a great opportunity to use companion planting or perma-culture. If you trellis your tomatoes well, they give you lots of ground space to squeeze in many companion plants alongside them, that not only benefits the tomato plant but will also benefit you. Here I show you good companions for tomatoes and … Continue reading Tomato Companion Plants | Permaculture Garden Bed
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Cabbage Moth Protection Methods
When it comes to cabbages (and other brassicas like kale or broccoli) cabbage moth is the pest to be aware of and the best way to battle this pest is through prevention. Here I go into the three different types of protection: netting, spraying, companion planting. Cabbage Moth Protection | Netting vs Spraying vs Companion … Continue reading Cabbage Moth Protection Methods
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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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This Week: Coupon Code & Deep Cleaning Before garden season starts
Just wanted to say The Cottage Vegetable has partnered with Olle Gardens this summer! They have graciously given me a coupon code for my audience to receive 10% off their purchase. Olle Gardens is a metal raised bed company that aims to give your high-quality garden beds that are guaranteed to last a minimum of … Continue reading This Week: Coupon Code & Deep Cleaning Before garden season starts
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Starting Seeds with Recycled Containers
Here we discuss three easy ways to use recycled containers for seed starting (that's not toilet paper rolls). Let's Dive in... Seed Starting with Recycled Containers Seed starting in general is a great way to save money. However, buying countless of seed starting domes or trays can add up costs. Good thing seeds don't care … Continue reading Starting Seeds with Recycled Containers
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Homegrown Spice Cabinet | Culinary Herbs to Grow in your Garden
Even for beginner gardeners, herbs are one of the easiest plants to grow, preserve, and even save seeds from. Here we go over annual and perennial herbs to grow and how to preserve them, so you can create your own homegrown spice cabinet. Let's Dive In... Homegrown Spice Cabinet | Perennials Herbs Buying seeds is … Continue reading Homegrown Spice Cabinet | Culinary Herbs to Grow in 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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Children’s Gardening | Benefits and Ideas
There's no better way to get your kids involved in the garden than by giving them their own garden bed to plant in. Not only can it get them motivated to participate in gardening with you, but it can teach them productive garden skills in a real-life context and boost their health during full body … Continue reading Children’s Gardening | Benefits and Ideas
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Heirloom Seed Companies | Where to Start & Safe Seed Pledge
Throughout the United States there are several garden seed companies that have dedicated their work to offering a wide variety of heirloom, non-GMO, and organic seeds. Here I go into a list of online seed companies that are dedicated to heirloom gardening and offer great seeds. Let's Dive In... Heirloom Seed Companies Online Although it … Continue reading Heirloom Seed Companies | Where to Start & Safe Seed Pledge
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