Things I want to achieve in September 2025 Spring is here – hooray! It is a little weird this year as I’m ‘going early’. The garden is a lot closer to being spring ready than it normally is, but th…| SARAH THE GARDENER
An organic gardening, herbal remedies & natural living blog. Grow your own food. Growing, preserving and using herbs for your health! Green mom blog.| Feathers in the woods
Things I want to achieve in August 2025 I’m launching into this month with trepidation. All the things I normally do at this time of year are demanding my attention in order to be ‘spring ready’. …| SARAH THE GARDENER
A neighbor once gave me a couple of huge cabbages from her garden. When I told her I wasn’t sure what to do with all that cabbage, she gave me her recipe for freezer coleslaw. I’m pretty fussy when it... The post Easy Freezer Coleslaw for Year-Around Enjoyment appeared first on Gail Damerow's Blog.| Gail Damerow's Blog
Things I want to achieve in July 2025 It is never too late to have a fresh start. The first week of July was spent doing a bit of travel and spending time with family. Arriving back to the garden s…| SARAH THE GARDENER
I have what I have, and it is what it is. It is hard to garden here – not impossible, but hard. I recently visited a garden the same age as mine and it was a verdant display of strong tall trees with the illusion of maturity, and deep borders filled to overflowing with a myriad of healthy and abundant growth. It looked like it …| SARAH THE GARDENER
Rainy Day Activities As much as it is tempting linger in my pjs, hovering around the heater feeling sorry for myself as I watch yet more rain pelt against my windows, I really need to do something gardeny to feel motivated. The rain is really getting me down. According to the historical forecast, and I had to look it up because all of the wet …| SARAH THE GARDENER
Things I want to achieve in June 2025 And now it is winter. How did we get here so quickly. It only seems a few weeks ago that we were complaining of the heat while hanging out by the pool. The gar…| SARAH THE GARDENER
Accidental Sabbatical Recently I’ve been so busy in the doing that I looked up and realised that the days have quickly turned into weeks and I’ve kept myself to myself. It has felt a little strange…| SARAH THE GARDENER
I think my favorite vegetable to grow is peas! They are also one of the easiest vegetables to grow and generally produce well from spring into the hot parts of summer. One vine will produce dozens of pea pods! Plus since they grow up not out, they don't take up a lot of ground space.| Feathers in the woods
Things I want to achieve in May 2025 May is autumn’s last chance, and the mornings feel a lot closer to winter than they did at the start of Autumn. But technically it is still autumn so if …| SARAH THE GARDENER
Follow this step-by-step guide to harvesting, curing, and storing sweet potatoes so you can have delicious, homegrown sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving Dinner. The post Harvesting, Curing, and Storing Sweet Potatoes appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Raised beds on pavement is a strategy for gardeners with limited growing space. Learn how to grow food on paved surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. The post How to Garden in Raised Beds on Pavement appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Would you like to have a high-yielding fall vegetable garden? Follow these five easy steps for a smooth transition from summer to fall. The post How to Have a Productive Fall Garden (in 5 Easy Steps) appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
The beautiful weather of fall makes it perfect for extending the harvest and growing more food. This fall guide covers planting times for 17 popular crops. The post When to Start Seeds: Your Guide to Fall Planting appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Borage is a useful herb with delightful blue-purple flowers. Here are six reasons to grow this cousin to comfrey in the permaculture garden. The post 6 Reasons to Grow Borage in the Permaculture Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Extend your harvest to all 12 months of the year with a year-round gardening plan. Are you ready to take your garden to the next level? The post Year-Round Gardening: It’s Easier Than You Think appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Whether you want to start seeds indoors or sow seeds outdoors, this spring guide covers planting times for 30 popular crops. Kick off your season on time! The post When to Start Seeds: Your Guide to Spring Planting appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Are raised vegetable garden beds right for your garden? If building garden beds is in your future, here are 11 pros and 4 cons for growing in raised beds. The post Are Raised Vegetable Garden Beds Right For You? appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Are visions of bountiful gardens dancing in your head? Here are four essential garden planning tools to help you kick off your best garden season yet. The post Four Garden Planning Tools You Need This Year appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Here are some tips for successfully storing seeds for the garden and how to keep them in the best condition for long-term storage. The post Storing Seeds for Long-Term Seed Saving appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Are you frustrated by finding pests in the garden? Instead of treating pests, follow this guide for preventing garden pests from becoming problems at all. The post 12 Steps to Preventing Garden Pests Naturally appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Do you need a low-maintenance garden to fit your lifestyle? Reap an abundant harvest with less work by growing these crops. The post Grow These Crops for a Low-Maintenance Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Flowers in the vegetable garden can reduce pest problems and improve biodiversity. Here are the six best flowers to grow for healthy garden crops. The post 6 Flowers to Grow in the Vegetable Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Do you have soil that is high in clay or sand? Here are some of my favorite organic soil amendments that can improve conditions for growing vegetables. The post 9 Organic Soil Amendments for Growing Vegetables appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Would you like to grow food for your family on your own micro homestead? What's stopping you? Here are five myths that can keep you from getting started. The post 5 Myths about Starting a Micro Homestead appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Would you like to grow food for your family, but don't know how to start? Here are 6 mistakes the new micro-farmer makes and 6 ways to ensure your success. The post Want to Be a Micro-Farmer? 6 Tips for Success appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
A circular-shaped garden is an excellent way to combine beauty with function while reducing labor. Here's how to design your own edible circle garden. The post How to Add Interest and Productivity with a Circle Garden Design appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Would you like to grow and harvest beets year-round? Follow this guide for the best way to grow beets in all seasons, companion planting tips, and more. The post Growing and Harvesting Beets Year-Round appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Cucumbers can be a tricky crop to grow for many gardeners. Learn how to grow cucumbers organically, including strategies for dealing with pests and disease. The post Grow the Best Cucumbers with These 12 Steps appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
The materials you need to start a garden can add up in cost. Here are six ideas for starting a garden on a budget without breaking the bank. The post How to Start a Garden on a Budget appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Things I want to achieve in April 2025 Once again, I’m running late with my expectation list for the new month. April is 10 days in and only now can I say that I can give the garden my undivided at…| SARAH THE GARDENER
Luffa is a versatile vine that produces long gourds, which can be turned into durable sponges. Growing luffa requires 90 to 120 days and a sturdy trellis for support. The vines feature beautiful yellow flowers that attract pollinators. After harvesting, the gourds must be dried thoroughly to create sponges. The post Grow Your Own Luffa Sponges appeared first on Gail Damerow's Blog.| Gail Damerow's Blog
by Matt Gibson Most gardeners are familiar with companion planting in the vegetable garden, finding combinations of compatible plants that grow well in pairs or as a group, such as the famous three sisters combo of squash, corn, and beans. There is also a science to companion planting in the herb garden, and many herbs […] The post Companion Planting: Herbs that Pair Perfectly As Growing Partners appeared first on Gardening Channel.| Gardening Channel
QUESTION: Should you cut the bottom leaves off tomato plants? As a new tomato grower, you might be wondering whether it’s a good idea to trim the lower leaves on your tomato plants. Maybe you’ve noticed that some of the leaves near the base of the plant are yellowing or looking unhealthy, and you’re concerned […] The post Should you cut the bottom leaves off tomato plants? appeared first on Gardening Channel.| Gardening Channel
QUESTION: Should I cut dead leaves off my tomato plant? I’m not sure if they are hurting the plant or keeping it from making more tomatoes. When you’re growing tomatoes, you may find yourself wondering whether it’s worth the effort to trim dead or yellowing leaves from your tomato plants. The answer depends largely on […]| Gardening Channel
The one good thing about the big shut down a few years back is that so many people are more interested in growing their own food! Since a large number of people live in apartments or just don't have a yard to plant in, container gardening has become a way they can still grow some of their own food...even with limited space!| Feathers in the woods
My garden is mostly in full sun, but because it's situated approximately 20' from the edge of the woods, it takes awhile for the sun to get to it in the morning. 11 am to be exact. The definition of full sun is at least 6 hours of direct sun per day, partial sun is 4-6 hours of direct sun per day, partial shade is about 1-4 hours of direct sun that isn't the hot afternoon sun.| Feathers in the woods
But I want to build Rome in a Day! I have a fire in my belly and some kind of inflammation in my brain. I love my garden and I have a grand vision for it. For the parts of the garden I have alrea…| SARAH THE GARDENER
Downsizing This year we have experienced a shift in our family with a couple of significant things happening. Firstly, we have become empty nesters. After years of attempting to fill hollow legs…| SARAH THE GARDENER
By Lars Hundley Recently, the folks over at Vertefarm sent me one of their newly launched indoor home vertical hydroponic gardens at their expense for me to try and out review for Gardening Channel readers. I’ve been using it for just more than a month now and I’m already getting harvests of leafy greens. It’s […]| Gardening Channel
Compost used to be the heart of organic gardening. Now, herbicide contamination is a major concern. Learn 5 questions to ask before buying compost soil.| Tenth Acre Farm
Got compaction? These clay-busting plants penetrate heavy soil to leave it loosened, aerated, and enriched. Jumpstart a regenerative garden ecology.| Tenth Acre Farm
Heavy clay soil can be frustrating. Follow this 6-step plan to improve soil so you can garden with ease and grow crops that thrive.| Tenth Acre Farm
Cow manure is considered one of the best garden amendments. At least it used to be. Here's how manure in the garden may actually destroy your soil.| Tenth Acre Farm