Gardening has shaped the world around us. Since the beginning of time we have been gardening, and our gardening tools have found use well beyond the fields. It is amazing what you can do with a stick. Add a bit of steel to the end of that stick and you can change the world … or at least conquer it.
Read MoreWe are at war. The enemy is invisible, and we know the best way to fight it is to stay home. It’s extremely hard, we’re all wading into the unknown together … apart.
Read MoreDuring the winter, I read a great book about one man’s life and death struggle … to grow potatoes. It turns out all you need to survive on Mars is potatoes, water, oxygen, and a supply of Disco music. In this post we’re going to help you bring out your inner Mark Watney as we take a look at growing potatoes.
Read MoreGardening is not cancelled this year. In fact, it’s probably one of the healthiest things you can be doing right now.
Read MoreWhile some people look for unique houseplants, some folks want to grow big. There’s a wide (and tall) selection of massive houseplants to choose from. Here are some of the “big” names on the houseplant scene right now.
Read MoreThe main benefit of building a pergola is that they are like the Jedi mind trick of garden structures. They create a room where none exists!
Read MoreYou don’t need 25 acres under roof like us to enjoy the benefits of a greenhouse, and you’ll be surprised how simple hobby greenhouses can be. This week we’ll take a look at three different levels of building your own greenhouse.
Read MoreWith fall and winter approaching, now is the perfect time to start planning projects for the otherwise pretty boring gardening season that is winter in our region. So what can you do in the garden during the fall and winter? Aside from organizing tools and tidying up garden beds, you can also build stuff!
Read MoreGarden mums provide unparalleled color in the fall months. Mums are photo-tropic, their life cycle is greatly affected by day length. When the days slowly become shorter in the fall, the Mum is triggered into developing flower buds.
Read MoreWith canning season upon us, we’re going to take a look at how to preserve your harvest over the next few weeks. There’s no better place to start than with one of the first known preservations methods. Do you like your pickles sour or sweet? Let us know in the comments.
Read MoreThe dog days of summer are here, and the region is as hot as the surface of the sun. With daily temperature in the 80s, 90s, or higher, your plants needs some extra care to survive. Follow these basic tips to help your plants beat the heat.
Read MoreDuring World War I, a severe food crisis emerged in Europe as agricultural workers were recruited into military service and farms were transformed into battlefields. As a result, the burden of feeding millions of starving people fell to the United States.
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