Being out in the sun is almost impossible to avoid for a gardener. Most of the time gardeners are out in the sun up to five hours or more. This can … [Read more …]
How To Air Dry Peppers
If you have ever been interested in drying your own peppers, then here is a very simple way to do just that. I prefer to air dry my peppers instead of … [Read more …]
How To Plant Turnips
Turnip greens are my favorite kind of greens, but don't get me wrong I love them all. The wonderful thing about turnips is you get the best of both … [Read more …]
How To Become A Master Gardener
I have always had an interest in becoming a Master Gardener since I was a child. Getting an opportunity to expand on my gardening knowledge is always … [Read more …]
How To Remove A Squash Vine Borer
One of the biggest enemies of squash, zucchini, and pumpkin is the squash vine borer. This nasty little pest will destroy a plant in no time if left … [Read more …]
How and When To Pick Zucchini
Growing zucchini in your garden is very easy, and a lot of fun. Once your plants become established, and start blooming - the race is on! Zucchini can … [Read more …]
How To Take a Soil Sample for Testing
To elaborate a bit more on yesterday's post on how to perform a soil test, here are some guidelines you should use if you are sending soil samples off … [Read more …]
Video – How To Perform a Soil Test
Almost everything you read or hear about starting a new garden, mentions getting your soil tested. Testing your soil is very important in finding out … [Read more …]
How and When To Pick Eggplant
If you are new to growing eggplant, there are some misconceptions on when to pick these tasty black (or purple) vegetables. When visiting your local … [Read more …]
How To Create Simple Seed Tapes
Certain vegetables such as carrots, radishes, and onions have very tiny seeds that are difficult to sow. Usually you end up getting way too many seeds … [Read more …]
How To Regrow Green Onions
The next time you use green onions in your favorite soup, salad, or other dish, do not throw away the bulb at the bottom. The bulbs can actually be … [Read more …]
How To Create Simple Garden Watering Wells
Watering the vegetable garden can be a time consuming, monotonous activity for most gardeners. Getting up at the crack of dawn to water vegetable … [Read more …]
How To Hand Pollinate Cucumbers
Yesterday I posted about the decline in bee populations, so I thought it would be a good idea to discuss one easy task you can do in case you are not … [Read more …]
Tips for Getting Rid of Mosquitoes
Now that summer is upon us it is time for the peskiest critter of them all - the mosquito. When the temperatures soar during the summer, the best time … [Read more …]
How To Repair a Soaker Hose
I know this sounds like an odd topic because soaker hoses are suppose to have holes, right? The whole point of a soaker hose is to leak water. Well, … [Read more …]
Building a Garden Tools Shed – This Old House
While browsing around on the net, I came across a how to article at ThisOldHouse.com on how to build your own garden tools shed. The article was … [Read more …]
How and When To Pick Poblano Peppers
Poblano (or also called Ancho) Peppers are arguably the most under-rated pepper in the pepper family. They do not get nearly the attention of the … [Read more …]
How and When To Pick Cucumbers
The cucumbers have been planted and are starting to bloom. The vines are steadily climbing up the trellis and are looking good. The little cucumbers … [Read more …]
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