Recently a customer asked, “Do you have a list of edible flowers?” Apparently conventional fruits and vegetables aren’t hittin’ the spot…
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Like all legumes, beans help fix nitrogen in the soil, making them a must-have in any garden (vegetable or otherwise!)….
So many of us are concerned with where our food is coming from nowadays. The diminishing nutrient content of produce…
Starting the garden from seed is rewarding and fun! If you are new to this method of gardening, welcome! Here…
Easy Tunnel row covers are lightweight, collapsible, reusable fabric tunnels that accordion outwards to protect garden crops from severe weather, pests, and wind. They install in minutes, can be used for many seasons, and extend your crop time by several weeks in spring and fall.
Fall is the ideal time to work on the quality of your garden soil. If you have time before first frost, grow a quick crop of peas or beans to chop up and add to the soil, or a cover crop of legume grasses. If time is short, layer a lasagne garden of biodegradable materials to break down and create rich new soil for next spring’s crops.
We recently received a particularly heartfelt letter from an avid gardener in our neck of the woods. Our response also includes links to lots of great plant info!
Once upon a time, gardeners had very limited options for places to grow plants. They could strew pots and planters…
The home garden in 2015 is all about growing food and saving space! To get you started thinking about how…
Add weeks to your fall and winter garden with Easy Tunnels from Haxnicks. These durable, weather-tough telescoping row covers admit light and air while keeping the temperature within a full 4 degrees warmer than outdoors. Extend your vegetable and herb season, keep tender and tropical plants growing longer, and protect against nibbling animals with Easy Tunnels.