There are seeds that sprout up fast and are mature in just a few weeks (think radishes and peas) and then there are some that are slow and can take ages not only just to germinate, but also to mature...
Perennial crops compared to annual ones tend to be much more low maintenance, able to withstand droughts, pests, and weeds with resilience year after year. Perennial crops actually build the soil...
Garlic can be planted in the spring for a late summer harvest or in the fall for an early summer harvest. Most people plant it in the fall in order to utilize otherwise fallow crop space over the...
Ponds, much like lawns, are seriously underutilized. They are often wasted space, with dull mowed banks, perhaps with a only few lonely fish swimming in the depths. Ponds could, however, be a...
A strawberry patch can be pretty low maintenance if it is periodically kept weeded and mulched. But if left untended, your strawberry patch can become overgrown and unproductive. Luckily it’s...
It’s late summer and time to start thinking about planting for fall. Here are 15 crops you can start planting now for harvest this fall and into the spring: Arugula will rarely make it through...
Calendula (Pot Marigold) is a powerful yet gentle medicinal plant that is a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape. There are many varieties to choose from, all of which are easy to grow...
Curing onions for later use is something everyone that grows onions can and should do. Different varieties can be stored for longer than others though, but wether you grow red, white, or yellow...
Seed-borne disease of vegetable crops (such as black rot, tomato mosaic virus, scab, and more) can be reduced or eliminated simply by using a hot water seed treatment. Even if seed-borne disease is...
Most watermelons take between 75-90 days from the time you plant the seeds until the time you can harvest them. But sometimes you just forget when you planted them or you become inpatient and perhaps...