by Rene | Dec 7, 2025 | Gardening Basics
Nothing beats the flavor of a freshly picked strawberry from your own garden. But growing them – from seed, bare root or otherwise – requires patience and care. Understanding this plant’s life cycle can help you give it everything it needs to produce delicious fruit...
by Rene | Dec 1, 2025 | Gardening Basics
When most people think of gardening, they think of summer. Why? Because gardening stops when the cold winter arrives, right? Wrong! Did you know that you can still grow vegetables in the cold months? In fact, many veggies actually taste better after frost. ...
by Rene | Nov 2, 2024 | Raised Bed Gardening
Wouldn’t it be nice to extend your growing season and enjoy cold-hearty vegetables just a little bit longer this year? With the right raised garden bed cover, you can do just that. But what type of cover should you choose? And do you really need one in your vegetable...
by Rene | Oct 28, 2024 | Soil Building
Whether you’re a new or seasoned home gardener, you know that soil health is the key to success when growing, well, anything. There are endless soil amendments, including the most famous of all: compost (i.e., black gold). But what about worm castings? What are the...
by Rene | Sep 8, 2024 | Soil Building
To grow a lush garden, you need nutrient-rich soil. Regular compost will do the trick, but it’s not the only option. Mushroom compost can act as both a soil conditioner and a mulch to feed your plants and help retain moisture. In this mushroom compost guide, we’ll...
