How to Grow Elderberries for Food and Medicine
With the right growing conditions, it’s easy to grow elderberries. We’ll help you grow bunches of these superfood berries right in your own backyard.
Attracting Beneficial Insects to Help Your Garden Thrive
Creating a healthy garden doesn’t just mean eliminating bad bugs – you also want to welcome good bugs. These “good bugs” are also known as beneficial insects. We’ll talk about what beneficial insects do in the garden, common species, host plants and tips for attracting “good bugs” to your garden.
How to Start a Garden – 10 Steps to Gardening for Beginners
Want to learn how to start a garden, but not sure where to begin? In this post I’ll cover the basics of gardening, and provide links to more detailed information so you can garden with confidence and have fun doing it. Get ready to enjoy some of the best tasting fruits, vegetables and herbs you’ve…
What are Shell Beans? (Growing Tips, Usage, Storage)
Shell beans are easy to grow and easy to store, but may not be right for every garden. We’ll share what they are and how to use them, and pros and cons of adding them to the garden.
10 Heirloom Seed Companies You Don’t Want to Miss
Heirloom seed companies have been making a comeback, but what exactly are heirloom seeds, and where the best place to buy them? I’m sharing my favorite seed companies, plus reader recommendations and some unique seed sources to investigate. These heirloom seed companies will help you bring old fashioned flavors, scents, and colors back to your…