2017 kept me much too busy either burying family members or actively plotting their demise to spend any time in the garden. I have vowed to focus...
For those of you thinking about starting a garden, or expanding the one you have, I have an easy way to do. (Easy means less effort) This works...
We use 20 foot hi cube conex trailers to create a simple comfortable home . They can be used as a guest house , bunk house, camp kitchens ,and...
Planting time is here or just around the corner so I'm curious what everyone is doing. Expanding your garden, shrinking your garden, new plants,...
I've been looking at ways for my Mom to continue gardening at age 76. I figure if I can perfect some kind of standing garden for her, now I can...
OK, so raised from seed from Baker, they are 2'-3' high and not producing, I see a few blooms, but nothing else... is this normal? Rancher
Took a few pics this morning while out in the garden. I'm recovering from surgery last week and today is the first day I've been out in a bit....
the chart for NM chili's its a heat index =)
The attached document is... lengthy but about page 20 the pictures of beneficial insects with a chart for how you can attract them to your...
Here is a man with a mission. He isn't waiting for the world to fall apart. He see's what is happening and is doing something about it. I...
I really like this guys approach to gardening for long term survival. He lets nature do the breeding for hardy plants that are tailored to his...
I have acquired two horse troughs. I have painted them (outside only) and have not decided what to plant. They have both had drain holes drilled...
Both vermiculite and perlite are inorganic products, both are relatively sterile, and both are often used as soil additives. Vermiculite is a...
I like to eat sprouts with my salads and as a vegetable. Radish and alfalfa sprouts are an excellent spicy crunch! I use to use cheese cloth but...
This is the basics for companion planting and which plants grow well together in the garden. I am working on a matix layout but this is easier to...
I love a good scuffle hoe for smaller beds. I can work it push or pull for aerating the soil and for removing weeds at the root. [IMG] Amazon.com...
so I'm getting ready to do my first Organic, non-GMO, Heirloom seed vegetable garden this year. it will be about half an acre. but I do have some...
HInt: The picture was taken today! [IMG] [IMG] This mantis should have laid eggs and died by now. Tough little sucker. We will probabbly get...
From the Farmer's Almanac. The basics for companion planting to help prevent bug infestions and creating better growing conditions Tips for...
Well this is going to be my first try at a garden. I plan on canning as much as possible for the winter but I am hitting a snag on what to plant....
Howdy all! So, I got some snow yesterday, so I am taking that as my cue to start planning next year's gardening adventure, as opposed to this...
Ever since I saw RobBobs YT video of his wicking beds I'd been wanting to build a few, and today we finally got one set up. Several years ago I...
Defleaing the dog and drinking with a friend. It occurred to me I should probably stock diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth (food grade) is...
This is brilliant and so simple. Makes me smack my head and say "now why didn't I think of that" Do-It-Yourself Soil Test Find out if your soil...
Three days ago all of my zucchini plants looked fabulous. Then one day, one looked a little wilty. I thought perhaps it was dry so I gave it some...
I found a great place for Organic and Heirloom Garden seeds. I purchased from them last year and had the best garden I've ever raised. I just...
I recommend watching the video backtoedenfilm.com by placing wood chips (example is from a tree trimming company) in your garden and around...
Background on our property: Our soil has clay and is not very healthy. About 6 years ago we brought in a load of amended topsoil, tilled it in...
Doing some research on a question tonight and found a good resource for assorted gardening articles, specifically geared towards colder...
Development of large, smooth fruit requires successful completion of the sexual process within the tomato flower. Successful transfer of viable...
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