Ripening Green Pumpkins is something we have to do every few years. Sometimes you just don't have enough time in …
What to plant
Fast growing fruits – Get a harvest in the first year
Getting a quick crop of fruit from new perennial plants is possible. Plant these two fast-growing fruits and have a …
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Why Growing Kale in the fall is better
Kale is not known for its delicious taste. Instead, its claim to fame is its nutrition But did you know that kale tastes …
Growing Beans on a Trellis in your Backyard Garden
Growing beans on a trellis is the most productive and visually attractive way to grow green beans in your backyard …
When to Harvest Potatoes
Knowing when to harvest potatoes from your backyard garden can be a bit tricky. This post will help you know when to …
3 Types of Kale – To grow in your backyard garden
There are really 3 types of kale, Curly leaf, Flat Leaf, and Tuscon Kale. Each of these 3 types of Kale does really well …
Growing Peppers Under Shade Cloth
Growing Peppers under shade cloth is a new concept that is being used more and more in commercial pepper production. The …
Transplanting Raspberries to Expand Your Patch
Expanding your raspberry patch using your transplants is a fairly easy process. Transplanting Raspberries will save you …
3 tips for extra early lettuce this spring
Lettuce is a staple crop around our place. The sooner we can have lettuce in the spring the better. Here are …
4 Vegetables to Grow not buy
4 Vegetables to grow not buy. Grow these 4 veggies in your garden and you will never have to buy them from the store …
Harvesting and Curing Popcorn
Harvesting and curing popcorn is a simple process that should be done in mid-fall, after your first frost but before …
Where can you buy Garlic Seed?
Fall is the time to plant garlic in your backyard garden. You can buy garlic seed from several different sources both …
