Permaculture provides strategies for living to meet our human needs while enhancing the ecosystem. This can be applied to design of our yards, food production, catching and storing energy and… read more →
COMPANION PLANTS Companion planting is the practice of planting two or more plants together for mutual benefit. Not all companion planting charts are the same. You may find one that… read more →
SIGNS OF PESTS AND DISEASE There are countless pests and diseases that can affect our plants. Here are just a few of the most common ones. Blossom End Rot Symptoms:… read more →
SHORT SEASON EDIBLES Don’t put away your garden tools just yet. There are several vegetables that can be planted and harvested from now to the end of the season even… read more →
A Garden Club for Kids LEARNING TO DIG IT A program created by Poppy Innovations to help connect kids to where their food comes from by Holly Quan published in City… read more →
How are you going to feed your garden soil before you put in your plants? It is a vital step for healthy plant growth and we all want that! Get the… read more →
When most people picture a vegetable garden, they imagine a spot that bakes in the sun all day. For some vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, and squash, this is the… read more →
It is magical watching our own seeds sprout and grow then be able to use their fruits as ingredients in your meals. With these biodegradable pots made from newspaper, you… read more →