by Daphne Winslow | Sep 1, 2013 | garden, gardening, organic gardening, planting, seeds
Seed Harvesting is as important as harvesting the produce. Heirloom plants will produce seeds that can be harvested to produce an identical plant year after year. Hybrid seeds will produce a plant but that plant produces sterile seeds. This is not sustainable because...
by Daphne Winslow | Jul 6, 2013 | Composting, flower gardening, garden, gardening, growing vegetables, planting, seeds
Heirloom plants will produce seeds that can be harvested to produce an identical plant year after year. Hybrid seeds will produce a plant but that plant produces sterile seeds. This is not sustainable because you would have to purchase seeds and/or plants every...
by Daphne Winslow | Jul 5, 2013 | flower gardening, garden, gardening, growing vegetables
There are a lot of people concerned about creating a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Many new gardeners are emerging from this group, as they now see the great value in growing crops to help feed their family. We want to offer some tips to gardening that can help...
by Daphne Winslow | Mar 13, 2013 | garden, gardening, growing vegetables, organic gardening, planting, seeds, vegetable gardening
If you wish to delight yourself in eating fresh, homegrown vegetables however do not have space to create a garden bed in your own backyard, you may want to consider organic vegetable gardening in containers. There are lots of kinds of vegetables that could thrive in...
by Daphne Winslow | Mar 10, 2013 | Composting, garden, gardening, growing vegetables, organic gardening, vegetable gardening
Worms are important and vital to the health of our Garden. Having a healthy worm population typically means I will have a strong garden with a high-yield from our vegetables, fruits, and other plants. As a home gardener, I understand that worms (and worm farming) are...
by Daphne Winslow | Dec 16, 2012 | flower gardening, garden, gardening, growing vegetables
If you are a true gardener, chances are good you really take pride in your garden. You plan and do your best to grow the best garden you can, and with every garden you try to improve. Owning and maintaining a successful garden has to do with more than just having a...
Organic Gardening