Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Brussels sprouts are satisfying not only to eat (especially roasted), but to grow. Harvesting them well into November is one of life's simple pleasures.
Last year, I started to experiment with aquaponics so I could continue to grow fresh food during the winter months. I learned that with a little know-how, growing fresh fruits and vegetables is not only possible but easy to do.
In this video I am going to show you the best way to hand pollinate your tomatoes. All you need is a electric toothbrush and a few minutes of your time.
Hugelkultur is a method of building a garden bed that is consistent with permaculture principles in that it uses natural materials that you may have around your yard and will hold in moisture so less watering is needed.
Dianna explains all you need to know about cover cropping your home garden. Cover crops are incredibly important for soil improvement, fertility and stabilization and for weed control.
Growing your own produce all summer long is easier than you may think. Here are some tips for growing vegetables from seed and making the most of a small space.
Jillian just moved to a new home, in this piece she shares the science & techniques behind quickly creating garden beds by using newsprint & good topsoil to decompose grass. Within a few weeks you will have rich soil to plant heat-loving veg. plants!
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